How to Install EtherCalc on Linux Mint

EtherCalc is a web-based spreadsheet application that can be easily installed on a Linux Mint system. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install EtherCalc and configure it to work on your system.

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation process make sure that you have:

• A Linux Mint system with root or sudo access
• An internet connection

Step 1: Update Your System

It's always recommended to update your system before installing any new software. Open the terminal and update your system by running the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Enter your password when prompted and wait for the update process to complete.

Step 2: Install NodeJS and Required Dependencies

EtherCalc requires Node.js and some other dependencies to be installed on your system. You can install them by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt install nodejs npm redis-server

Step 3: Install EtherCalc

After installing the required dependencies, you can download the EtherCalc by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/audreyt/ethercalc.git

Once the download is complete, navigate to the ethercalc directory:

cd ethercalc

Then run the following command to install EtherCalc:

npm install

Step 4: Start EtherCalc

After successfully installing EtherCalc, you can start it by running the following command:

npm start

This will start the EtherCalc server on your system.

Step 5: Access EtherCalc in Your Browser

To access EtherCalc, open your web browser and enter the URL http://localhost:8000 in the address field. You will see the EtherCalc interface, where you can create, edit and share spreadsheets.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install EtherCalc on Linux Mint. Now that you have successfully installed and configured EtherCalc, you can use it to manage your data and collaborate with others on your Linux Mint system.