Installing QuakeJS on Ubuntu Server Latest

QuakeJS is an open-source project that allows you to run the original Quake game in your browser. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install QuakeJS on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

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

  • Ubuntu Server Latest installed
  • Access to the command prompt with sudo privileges

Installation

Follow these steps to install QuakeJS:

  1. Update your package lists:
sudo apt-get update
  1. Install the necessary dependencies:
sudo apt-get install git nodejs npm build-essential libssl-dev libfontconfig libxi6 libgconf-2-4 xvfb
  1. Clone the QuakeJS repository:
git clone https://github.com/begleysm/quakejs.git
  1. Move into the QuakeJS directory:
cd quakejs
  1. Install the necessary Node packages:
npm install
  1. Start a virtual X display server:
Xvfb :1 -screen 0 1024x768x16 &
export DISPLAY=:1
  1. Start the QuakeJS server:
nodejs build/server/release/ioq3ded.js +set dedicated 2 +exec server.cfg

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and configured QuakeJS on Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now access the game by opening your web browser and navigating to http://localhost:27960.