How to Install GNU FM on Manjaro

GNU FM is a free software web application designed for running a music community website. It allows users to create their own profiles, upload their music, and interact with other users. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install GNU FM on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

  • A Manjaro Linux machine
  • Access to a terminal window
  • A basic understanding of Manjaro commands

Step 1: Update the Packages

First, open the terminal window and run the following command to update the package repository:

sudo pacman -Syu

This command will update all packages on your Manjaro machine to the latest version.

Step 2: Install Apache and PHP

GNU FM requires Apache and PHP to be installed on your system. Run the following command to install these packages:

sudo pacman -S apache php

This command will install both Apache and PHP on your Manjaro machine.

Step 3: Install MariaDB

GNU FM uses MariaDB as a database server. Run the following command to install MariaDB:

sudo pacman -S mariadb

This command will install MariaDB on your Manjaro machine.

Step 4: Configure MariaDB

After installing MariaDB, you need to configure it. Run the following command to initialize the MariaDB installation:

sudo mysql_install_db --user=mysql --basedir=/usr --datadir=/var/lib/mysql

This command will initialize the MariaDB installation.

Next, run the following command to start the MariaDB service:

sudo systemctl start mariadb

This command will start the MariaDB service.

Finally, run the following command to secure the MariaDB installation:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

This command will secure your MariaDB installation by creating a root password and removing anonymous users, test database, and remote access to the database.

Step 5: Create a Database

Before installing GNU FM, you need to create a database for it. Run the following command to create a new database:

mysql -u root -p

Enter your root password when prompted.

Once you’re in the MySQL prompt, run the following commands to create a new database for GNU FM:

CREATE DATABASE gnu_fm;
CREATE USER 'gnu_fm_user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON gnu_fm.* TO 'gnu_fm_user'@'localhost';
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;

Replace password with a strong password for the new user.

Step 6: Download GNU FM

Download the latest release of GNU FM from the official website at https://gnu.io/fm/. Choose the .tar.gz file.

Once the download is complete, extract the archive:

tar -xvzf gnu_fm-*.tar.gz

This command will extract the archive to a new directory called gnu_fm.

Step 7: Configure Apache

Next, you need to configure Apache to serve GNU FM. Open the Apache configuration file in your preferred text editor:

sudo nano /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf

Add the following lines at the end of the file:

Alias /gnufm /path/to/gnu_fm
<Directory "/path/to/gnu_fm">
    Options FollowSymLinks MultiViews
    AllowOverride None
    Order allow,deny
    Allow from all
</Directory>

Replace /path/to/gnu_fm with the full path to the gnu_fm directory.

Save and close the file.

Step 8: Install Required PHP Extensions

GNU FM requires several PHP extensions to function properly. Run the following command to install them:

sudo pacman -S php-intl php-gd php-mysql php-xmlrpc

This command will install the required PHP extensions on your Manjaro machine.

Step 9: Configure GNU FM

Navigate to the gnu_fm directory:

cd /path/to/gnu_fm

Run the following command to configure GNU FM:

./configure

This command will check your system for required dependencies and generate the configuration file.

Next, run the following command to install GNU FM:

make install

This command will install GNU FM to the configured location.

Step 10: Finalize the Installation

After installing GNU FM, run the following command to finalize the installation:

sudo chmod -R 777 /path/to/gnu_fm

This command will give full read, write, and execute permission to the gnu_fm directory and its contents.

Finally, restart the Apache service to apply the changes:

sudo systemctl restart httpd

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have installed GNU FM on Manjaro. You can now access your GNU FM site by visiting http://your_domain/gnufm in your web browser. From there, you can create an account, upload your music, and start building your music community.