How to Install GeneWeb on MXLinux Latest

Introduction

GeneWeb is a free genealogy software that allows you to create a family tree and manage it on your computer. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install GeneWeb on MXLinux using the website https://geneweb.tuxfamily.org/wiki/GeneWeb.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have the following:

• MXLinux running on your computer.
• An active internet connection.

Step 1 - Install Dependencies

First, we need to install some dependencies required to run GeneWeb. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install build-essential perl libcgi-pm-perl libapache2-mod-perl2 libdbd-mysql-perl libdbd-pg-perl libdbd-sqlite3

Step 2 - Download GeneWeb

Next, we need to download the GeneWeb package from the official website at https://geneweb.tuxfamily.org/wiki/GeneWeb. Once downloaded, extract the package into a folder named 'geneweb' in your home directory.

Step 3 - Configure GeneWeb

Now that we have GeneWeb installed, we need to configure it by running the following commands:

cd ~/geneweb/bin

sudo ./gwsetup.sh

Follow the instructions on the screen to configure your GeneWeb installation.

Step 4 - Start GeneWeb

Finally, we can start GeneWeb by running the following command:

cd ../gw

sudo ./gwsetup.sh

This will start GeneWeb on your computer.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GeneWeb on MXLinux. Now, you can create and maintain your family tree with ease.