Installing TWiki on NixOS

In this tutorial, we will be installing TWiki on the latest version of NixOS. TWiki is a flexible, powerful, and easy-to-use enterprise wiki, enterprise collaboration platform, and web application platform.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have access to the latest version of NixOS installation. We also require sudo privileges to execute certain commands.

Step 1: Install TWiki

Open your terminal and type the following command to install TWiki on NixOS.

sudo nix-env -iA nixos.twiki

This command will install TWiki package on your system.

Step 2: Configure TWiki

Once installed, we need to configure TWiki before we can start using it.

sudo nixos-rebuild switch

This command will configure the installed package and make it available for use.

Step 3: Start TWiki

To start TWiki, use the following command in your terminal.

/run/current-system/sw/bin/twiki

Once the command is executed, go to your web browser and navigate to the following URL.

http://localhost:3000

This will launch the TWiki webpage, and you can begin using it.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured TWiki on the latest version of NixOS. Now, you can start using TWiki for your enterprise wiki, collaboration platform, and web application platform needs.

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