How to Install TWiki on OpenSUSE

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install TWiki on OpenSUSE.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • OpenSUSE latest version installed on your system.
  • User account with sudo privileges.
  • Basic software development tools, such as GCC and make.

Step 1: Update the System

It is always a good practice to keep your system up to date. Therefore, update your OpenSUSE system by running the following command:

sudo zypper update

Step 2: Install Required Packages

Install the necessary packages using the following command:

sudo zypper install apache2 perl glibc-devel curl

Step 3: Download TWiki

Download the TWiki package from the official website using the following command:

sudo curl -L https://github.com/twiki/distro/raw/master/TWiki-6.1.0.tgz -o twiki.tgz

Step 4: Extract the TWiki Package

Extract the downloaded TWiki package using the following command:

sudo tar zxvf twiki.tgz -C /var/www/html/

Step 5: Configure TWiki

Move to the TWiki installation directory and run the configuration script:

cd /var/www/html/TWiki-6.1.0/
sudo ./configure

Follow the prompts to configure TWiki.

Step 6: Start and Enable the Apache Web Server

Start the Apache webserver by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start apache2

Enable the Apache webserver to automatically start at boot time using the following command:

sudo systemctl enable apache2

Step 7: Access TWiki

Open your web browser and navigate to the following URL to access the TWiki:

http://localhost/TWiki-6.1.0/bin/view

Congratulations! You have successfully installed TWiki on OpenSUSE. You can now create, edit, and manage your own wiki pages.