How to Install Publify on MXLinux Latest
Publify is an open-source and Ruby on Rails-based blogging platform. It is easy to install and configure, making it a popular choice for many bloggers. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Publify on MXLinux Latest step-by-step.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure your system meets the following requirements:
- MXLinux Latest is installed on your system
- You have access to a command-line terminal
- You have a working internet connection
Step 1: Install dependencies
First, we need to install some dependencies required to install Publify. Open a terminal and run the following commands:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install build-essential libssl-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev libreadline-dev zlib1g-dev
Enter your password when prompted, and wait for the process to complete.
Step 2: Install RVM
RVM (Ruby Version Manager) is a tool used to install and manage different versions of Ruby. We need to install RVM to install Publify.
Run the following command to install RVM:
\curl -sSL https://get.rvm.io | bash -s stable --ruby
This may take a few minutes, so be patient.
After the installation is complete, load RVM using the following command:
source ~/.rvm/scripts/rvm
Step 3: Install Ruby
Now, we need to install Ruby using RVM. Run the following command:
rvm install 2.6.3
This will install Ruby version 2.6.3. You can choose a different version of Ruby depending on your requirements.
Step 4: Install Publify
Finally, we can install Publify using RubyGems. Run the following command:
gem install publify
This will install the latest version of Publify.
Step 5: Start the server
Once the installation is complete, you can start the Publify server using the following command:
publify server
This will start the server at http://localhost:3000/.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Publify on MXLinux Latest. From here, you can open a web browser and access the Publify server to start configuring your blog. Happy blogging!