How to Install GNU FM on Linux Mint

GNU FM is a free/libre web-based platform used for building radio stations, podcast networks and music communities. Linux Mint is a popular open source operating system. The following are the steps to install GNU on Linux Mint:

Prerequisites

Before starting the GNU FM installation, ensure that you have the following:

  • A Linux Mint latest version installed
  • A stable internet connection
  • Root or sudo user privileges
  • Apache web server and PHP packages

Step 1: Update the System

Before starting with the installation of GNU FM, update the system to its latest version.

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Install the Apache web server, PHP, and some necessary dependencies that are required for the GNU FM installation.

sudo apt-get install apache2 php mysql-server php-mysql libapache2-mod-php git-core flac ffmpeg vorbis-tools id3v2 curl libcurl4-openssl-dev libmp3lame-dev libogg-dev libvorbis-dev libshout3-dev libmysqlclient-dev

Step 3: Download GNU FM

Clone the GNU FM repository from its official GitHub repository using Git.

cd /var/www/
sudo git clone https://github.com/gnufm/gnufm.git

Step 4: Configure Apache Server

Create an Apache virtual host for the GNU FM installation. Create a new configuration file and add the following configuration:

sudo nano /etc/apache2/sites-available/gnufm.conf

Add the following configuration settings:

<VirtualHost *:80>
 ServerAdmin [email protected]
 DocumentRoot /var/www/gnufm
 ServerName example.com
 ServerAlias www.example.com

 <Directory /var/www/gnufm>
    Options FollowSymLinks
    AllowOverride All
 </Directory>

 ErrorLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/error.log
 CustomLog ${APACHE_LOG_DIR}/access.log combined
</VirtualHost>

Save and close the file after making these changes.

Step 5: Enable Virtual Host

Enable the newly-created virtual host using the following command:

sudo a2ensite gnufm.conf

Step 6: Restart Apache

Once you have enabled the virtual host, restart the Apache service to apply the changes.

sudo service apache2 restart

Step 7: Configure GNU FM

Create a new configuration file as shown using nano:

sudo nano /var/www/gnufm/site.cfg

Add the following settings in this configuration file:

upload_max_filesize=100M
mysql_user=<your-mysql-root-username>
mysql_password=<your-mysql-root-password>
mysql_database=gnufm
mysql_host=localhost
mysql_port=3306
admin_user=<your-admin-username>
admin_password=<your-admin-password>

Save and close the file after making the changes.

Step 8: Install GNU FM

Run the following command in your terminal to install GNU FM.

cd /var/www/gnufm
sudo ./g2/install

This command runs the GNU FM installation script.

Step 9: Access GNU FM

After the installation process, access GNU FM through a web browser. Open the browser and navigate to the IP address or domain name set for your server (e.g., http://example.com/gnu). You will be redirected to the GNU FM login page, where you can log in using the username and password you set earlier.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed GNU FM on Linux Mint. You can now customize and use this web-based platform to create your own radio station, podcast network, or music community.