How to Install EtherCalc on Elementary OS Latest?

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install EtherCalc on Elementary OS Latest.

EtherCalc is a web-based spreadsheet software that allows you to work collaboratively with others in real-time. It is lightweight, simple to use, and accessible online from anywhere.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have administrative access to your system and an active internet connection.

Step 1: Install Node.js

Since EtherCalc is built using Node.js, the first step is to install Node.js on your system. You can install Node.js by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt install nodejs

After the installation, check the installed version of Node.js by running this command:

nodejs -v

It will display the installed version of Node.js.

Step 2: Install NPM

Next, you need to install NPM (Node Package Manager) by running the following command:

sudo apt install npm

Step 3: Install EtherCalc

Now that we have installed the prerequisites, it's time to install EtherCalc. You can download and install EtherCalc by following the steps below:

  1. Create a new directory named "ethercalc" in your home directory.
mkdir ~/ethercalc
  1. Change into the newly created directory.
cd ~/ethercalc
  1. Clone the EtherCalc repository using Git.
git clone https://github.com/audreyt/ethercalc.git
  1. Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the "ethercalc" directory and install the dependencies.
cd ethercalc
npm install

Step 4: Start the Server

Now that you have installed EtherCalc, it's time to start the server. You can start the server by running the following command:

nodejs bin/ethercalc

You can also use the following command to start the server in the background:

nohup nodejs bin/ethercalc &

Step 5: Access EtherCalc

Once the server is running, you can access EtherCalc by navigating to "http://localhost:8000" in your web browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install EtherCalc on Elementary OS Latest. EtherCalc is a powerful spreadsheet software that allows you to work collaboratively with others in real-time.