How to Install Gigablast on Elementary OS Latest

Gigablast is an open-source search engine that can be installed on various operating systems like Windows, Linux, and macOS. This tutorial is specific to installing Gigablast on the Elementary OS latest version. Follow the below steps to install it:

Step 1: Download the Gigablast Package

Visit the official website of Gigablast (https://www.gigablast.com/) and download the latest package of Gigablast. You will get the package in the .tar.gz format.

Step 2: Extract Gigablast Package

After downloading the package, extract it in your desired folder. You can extract it using the terminal, use the following command:

tar -zxvf gigablast-X.X.tar.gz

Replace X.X with the version you have downloaded.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

Before installing Gigablast, make sure to install all the dependencies required by it. Run the following command to install the dependencies:

sudo apt-get install libstdc++6 make

Step 4: Compile Gigablast

After extracting the Gigablast package and installing the required dependencies, run the following command to compile Gigablast:

cd gigablast-X.X
make

Replace X.X with the version number you have downloaded.

Step 5: Install Gigablast

After compiling the source code, run the following command to install Gigablast:

sudo make install

Step 6: Start Gigablast

Now that you have installed Gigablast, you can start the search engine by running the following command:

./gb

You may also create a system service or a systemd file to make the service running and managing it by system services like systemctl.

Conclusion

That’s it! You have successfully installed Gigablast on your Elementary OS latest version. You can now explore the search engine and use it for your searches.