How to Install GeneWeb on FreeBSD Latest

GeneWeb is a genealogy software that allows you to create and share family trees. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install GeneWeb on FreeBSD Latest.

Step 1: Update FreeBSD

Before installing GeneWeb, it is recommended to update FreeBSD to the latest version. You can do this by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo freebsd-update fetch install

This command will update the FreeBSD system to the latest version.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

GeneWeb requires some dependencies to be installed before it can be installed on FreeBSD Latest. You can install these dependencies by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo pkg install ocaml sqlite3 gd curl

This command will install the necessary dependencies on your system.

Step 3: Download GeneWeb

You can download GeneWeb from the official website. Open the terminal and run the following command to download GeneWeb:

curl -LJO https://github.com/geneweb/geneweb/archive/refs/tags/7.0.0.tar.gz

This command will download GeneWeb version 7.0.0 to your system.

Step 4: Extract GeneWeb

After downloading GeneWeb, you need to extract it to a directory. Run the following command in the terminal to extract GeneWeb:

tar -xf geneweb-7.0.0.tar.gz

This command will extract GeneWeb to a directory named geneweb-7.0.0.

Step 5: Install GeneWeb

To install GeneWeb on FreeBSD Latest, run the following command in the terminal:

cd geneweb-7.0.0 && make && sudo make install

This command will compile and install GeneWeb on your system.

Step 6: Configure GeneWeb

After installing GeneWeb, you need to configure it before you can use it. Run the following command in the terminal to create a configuration file:

sudo cp /usr/local/share/geneweb/gw/gwsetup.gwf /usr/local/etc/geneweb.conf

Next, edit the configuration file /usr/local/etc/geneweb.conf and modify the variables as per your requirements.

Step 7: Start GeneWeb

To start GeneWeb, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo /usr/local/bin/gwd

This command will start the GeneWeb daemon.

Step 8: Access GeneWeb

You can access GeneWeb by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:2317. This will open the GeneWeb login page.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GeneWeb on FreeBSD Latest. You can now create and share family trees using GeneWeb.