How to install OS.js on EndeavourOS Latest

OS.js is an open-source desktop environment that runs entirely in your web browser. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install OS.js on your EndeavourOS Latest system.

Prerequisites

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

• A running EndeavourOS Latest system.
• A user account with sudo privileges.

Step 1: Install Node.js and NPM

OS.js requires Node.js and NPM (Node Package Manager) to run. To install them, follow these steps:

1. Launch a terminal window on your EndeavourOS system.

2. Update the package database and upgrade existing packages by running the following command:

   sudo pacman -Syu
   

3. Install Node.js and NPM by running the following command:

   sudo pacman -S nodejs npm
   

4. Verify the installation by running the following commands:

   node -v
   npm -v
   

   These commands should output the version numbers of Node.js and NPM respectively.

Step 2: Install OS.js

To install OS.js, follow these steps:

1. Clone the OS.js repository by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/os-js/OS.js.git
   

2. Navigate to the OS.js directory by running the following command:

   cd OS.js
   

3. Install the OS.js dependencies by running the following command:

   npm install
   

4. Build OS.js by running the following command:

   npm run build
   

   This command will create a resource directory called "dist" that contains the necessary files and assets for OS.js.

5. Run OS.js by running the following command:

   npm run serve
   

   This command will start a local web server that serves OS.js. You can access it by opening a web browser and navigating to the following URL:

   http://localhost:8000
   

Step 3: Customize and Use OS.js

OS.js comes with a variety of customizable settings and themes that you can use to personalize your desktop environment. To learn more about how to use and customize OS.js, visit the OS.js website at:

   https://www.os-js.org/       

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install OS.js on your EndeavourOS Latest system. With OS.js, you can enjoy a highly customizable and lightweight desktop environment that runs entirely in your web browser. Enjoy exploring your newly installed OS.js environment!

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