How to Install Loomio on NetBSD

Loomio is a web-based decision-making tool that enables effective group communication and decision-making. In this tutorial, we will show you the steps to install Loomio on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • A NetBSD VPS or dedicated server
  • Root access to the server
  • Basic knowledge of the command line

Step 1: Update the system

Before installing any new software, it is essential to update the system to the latest packages. Use the below command to update NetBSD:

# pkgin update
# pkgin full-upgrade

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Loomio requires several dependencies to be installed on your system. You can install them using the below command:

# pkgin install apache php php-apache php-pdo_mysql mysql-server nodejs npm

Step 3: Create a MySQL Database

To store the Loomio data, you need to create a MySQL database. For that, log in to the MySQL server using the below command:

# mysql -uroot

After login, create a database and user for Loomio using the below command:

CREATE DATABASE loomio;
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON loomio.* TO ‘loomio’@’localhost’ IDENTIFIED BY ‘Password’;
FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
QUIT;

Note: Replace 'Password' with a strong password for the loomio user.

Step 4: Download and Install Loomio

Download the Loomio source code from the official website using the following command:

# cd /var/www
# curl -L https://www.loomio.org/download -o loomio.zip

Unzip the Loomio code using the below command:

# unzip loomio.zip -d loomio

Copy the Loomio directory to the Apache web root directory using the following command:

# cp -R loomio /usr/pkg/share/apache/htdocs

Give the appropriate ownership and permission using the following command:

# chown -R www:www /usr/pkg/share/apache/htdocs/loomio
# chmod -R 755 /usr/pkg/share/apache/htdocs/loomio

Step 5: Database Configuration

Open the Loomio configuration file using the following command:

# vi /usr/pkg/share/apache/htdocs/loomio/config/database.yml

Update the database parameters in the file using the following values:

adapter: mysql
host: localhost
database: loomio
username: loomio
password: <Password>

Here, you need to replace ‘Password’ with the password you created for the loomio user.

Step 6: Run the Loomio Installation

Use the following command to install and set up Loomio:

# cd /usr/pkg/share/apache/htdocs/loomio
# ./script/install

Provide the required information during the installation process.

Step 7: Start Loomio

To start Loomio, use the following command:

# cd /usr/pkg/share/apache/htdocs/loomio
# ./script/start

Conclusion

That’s it! You have successfully installed Loomio on NetBSD. You can access it through a web browser via the URL http:///loomio.