How to Install EGroupware on Void Linux

EGroupware is an open-source groupware application suite that provides email, address book, calendar, and other collaborative tools. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing EGroupware on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

  • A fresh installation of Void Linux
  • Access to the root user account or a user account with sudo privileges

Step 1 - Update System Packages

The first step is to update your system's packages to the latest version. To do so, open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Syu

Step 2 - Install Required Dependencies

Next, we need to install some of the packages that are required to install EGroupware. Run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -y apache php php-curl php-iconv php-mbstring php-pgsql php-ldap php-xmlrpc php-xmlwriter php-intl php-zip postgresql

Step 3 - Download EGroupware

Now, we will download the EGroupware file. You can go to the EGroupware official website, click on the Download button, and then download the latest version.

Alternatively, you can use wget to download the file using the following command:

wget https://github.com/EGroupware/egroupware/releases/download/v21.1.20210518/egroupware-docker-21.1.20210518.tar.bz2

Note that the version and filename may change over time.

Step 4 - Extract EGroupware Archive

After downloading the EGroupware archive, extract it using the following command:

tar -xvjf egroupware-docker-21.1.20210518.tar.bz2

Replace the filename and version number with the one you downloaded.

Step 5 - Set Permissions

Before installing EGroupware, we need to make sure that the correct permissions are set. Change the directory to the extracted folder, and run the following command:

sudo chown -R root:root egroupware-docker-21.1.20210518

Step 6 - Install EGroupware

To install EGroupware on Void Linux, we need to run the installation script. Change to the extracted directory and run the following command:

sudo ./install.sh

The installation script will perform some checks and prompt you for some configuration options. During the installation process, you need to enter the following:

  • PostgreSQL root password: Enter a strong password for the PostgreSQL root user.
  • EGroupware database password: Enter a password for the EGroupware database user.

Step 7 - Restart Apache Web Server

After the installation completes, you need to restart the Apache web server using the following command:

sudo systemctl restart httpd

Step 8 - Access EGroupware

Finally, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost/egroupware/setup. This will launch the EGroupware web-based setup wizard, where you can complete the setup process.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed EGroupware on Void Linux. You can now use EGroupware to collaborate with your colleagues and manage your daily tasks. Enjoy!