How to Install OSEM on MXLinux Latest

In this tutorial, we will learn how to install OSEM on MXLinux Latest. OSEM (Open Source Event Manager) is a web application that can be used to manage events such as conferences, meetups, and symposiums.

Prerequisites

To follow this tutorial, you need:

• Access to an MXLinux machine with sudo privileges
• A web browser

Step 1: Install Dependencies

OSEM requires some dependencies which need to be installed before we can begin the installation. Open the terminal on your MXLinux machine and run the following command:

sudo apt-get install build-essential ruby ruby-dev libxml2-dev libxslt-dev zlib1g-dev

Step 2: Install OSEM

The installation of OSEM covers the following stages:

Clone the Repository

Clone the OSEM repository to your MXLinux machine by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/openSUSE/osem.git

Install Bundler

Bundler is used to manage project dependencies. Run the following command to install Bundler:

gem install bundler

Install Ruby Gems

In the cloned OSEM directory, install all required Ruby gems:

bundle install --without production

Setup the Environment

Setup the environment by running the following command:

bundle exec rake opensuse:setup

Initialize the Application

Run the following command to initialize the application:

bundle exec rake db:create
bundle exec rake db:migrate
bundle exec rake db:seed

Start the Application

To start the application, run the command:

bundle exec rails s

Step 3: Access the Application

After successfully starting the application, access it by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:3000. You should see the OSEM homepage.

Conclusion

We have successfully installed OSEM on MXLinux Latest. You can now use it to manage events for your team, organization or community.