How to Install GeneWeb on Manjaro

This tutorial describes the steps to install GeneWeb, a genealogy software, on Manjaro. GeneWeb is a free and open-source software which allows you to create and maintain a family tree. You can download GeneWeb from its official website at https://geneweb.tuxfamily.org/wiki/GeneWeb.

System Requirements

Before you start the installation process, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

  • Manjaro operating system
  • Minimum 1 GB of RAM
  • Minimum 10 GB of disk space

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install GeneWeb on Manjaro:

  1. Open your terminal by going to the Applications menu and searching for Terminal.

  2. Run the following command to update your system:

    sudo pacman -Syu

  3. Install dependencies required by GeneWeb by running the following command:

    sudo pacman -S make gcc libc6-dev geneweb

  4. Download the latest stable version of GeneWeb from its official website at https://geneweb.tuxfamily.org/wiki/GeneWeb.

  5. Extract the downloaded file by running the following command in your terminal:

    tar -xvf geneweb-X.X.X.tar.gz

    Replace 'X.X.X' with the version number of the downloaded file.

  6. Navigate to the extracted folder using the following command:

    cd geneweb-X.X.X

    Replace 'X.X.X' with the version number of the downloaded file.

  7. Compile and install GeneWeb by running the following commands:

    make config
make install

    Note: If you encounter any errors during the compilation process, you may need to install additional dependencies.

  8. Once the installation is complete, create a new GeneWeb database using the following command:

    geneweb -lang en -n <database_name>

    Replace <database_name> with the name you want to give to your GeneWeb database.

  9. Start GeneWeb by running the following command:

    geneweb -lang en -w

    This command will start the GeneWeb server and open your web browser with the GeneWeb homepage.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GeneWeb on your Manjaro system. You can now start using GeneWeb to create and maintain your family tree.