How to Install Infinoted on NetBSD

Infinoted is a server software for collaborative text editing. It allows multiple users to edit the same document simultaneously. In this tutorial, we will guide you through installing Infinoted on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure your NetBSD system is up to date by running the following commands:

pkgin update
pkgin upgrade

Installing Dependencies

Infinoted requires several dependencies that need to be installed first. Run the following commands to install them:

pkgin install glib2
pkgin install gtk3
pkgin install libinfinity
pkgin install libsoup

Download and Install Infinoted

1. Download Infinoted from its repository on GitHub:

   git clone https://github.com/gobby/gobby.git
   

2. Navigate to the downloaded directory:

   cd gobby
   

3. Build and install Infinoted:

   ./configure
   make && make install
   

   This will build and install Infinoted on your NetBSD system.

Configuring Infinoted

Infinoted configuration file is located at /usr/local/etc/infinoted.conf. You can make changes to the file according to your preferences.

Starting Infinoted

Once you have installed and configured Infinoted, you can start the service by running the following command:

/usr/local/bin/infinoted

You can now use Infinoted on your NetBSD system.

Conclusion

Infinoted is a powerful tool for collaborative text editing that can be installed on NetBSD systems with ease. By following this tutorial, you should be able to install and configure Infinoted on your system.