How to Install NymphCast on Ubuntu Server Latest

NymphCast is an open-source and cross-platform application that allows you to stream media files from one device to another. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install NymphCast on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

Ubuntu Server Latest (version 20.04 or later)
SSH client (e.g., PuTTY) (optional)
User account with sudo privileges
Basic knowledge of terminal commands

Step 1: Update and upgrade the system

Before you begin, it's recommended that you update and upgrade the system to ensure that all the packages are up to date. To do this, run the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install the required dependencies

NymphCast requires several dependencies to be installed on the system before it can be installed. To install these dependencies, run the following command:

sudo apt install git cmake g++ libboost-dev libboost-system-dev libboost-filesystem-dev libavahi-client-dev libssl-dev libcrypto++-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev

Step 3: Install NymphCast

Once all the dependencies are installed, you can proceed to install NymphCast. To do this, follow the steps below:

Clone the NymphCast repository from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/MayaPosch/NymphCast.git

Navigate to the NymphCast directory:
```
cd NymphCast/build
```
Build the NymphCast source code:
```
cmake ..
make
```
Install NymphCast on the system:
```
sudo make install
```

Step 4: Start the NymphCast service

After the installation is complete, you need to start the NymphCast service to begin streaming. To start the service, run the following command:

sudo systemctl start nymphcast

You can also enable NymphCast to start automatically at boot time by running the following command:

sudo systemctl enable nymphcast

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed and configured NymphCast on Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now start streaming media files from one device to another using NymphCast.