Apache Permissions: can't duplicating config.js.sample

[paviro]

@patm189 there is no index.php anymore and no you don’t need Apache, you can’t use it actually. Download it anywhere you like, just follow the instructions in the README.

[patm189]

Thanks @paviro! [grabs cup of coffee] Going to take another crack at this!

[patm189]

Well i’ll be damned. Following the instructions worked! Haha. Thanks for bearing with me.

[CaptainFalcon323]

Hello all!

I’m also new to this sort of thing (little/no coding experience) and I too have been following online tutorials but haven’t been getting results… So, I switched to following the README, but haven’t made it very far.

I’ve downloaded the necessary files from git hub using:
(curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MichMich/MagicMirror/master/installers/raspberry.sh | bash)

Due to my lack of coding knowledge, I’m unsure how to duplicate the config.js.sample file (so that the file becomes config.js) - referring to this line in the README:
Duplicate "config/config.js.sample to config/config.js.

I’ve tried typing this into the terminal under the magic mirror directory but nothing happens. I’ve also gone into my File Manager—> Directory Tree----> MagicMirror----> confi folder----> copied and pasted the “config.js.sample” file and renamed it to “config.js”.

From there I’ve gone to https:///MagicMirror/ (from another computer on the same network)to see what it all looks like. I get a message that says I need to create a config file (of that mine has an error in it and to use a JavaScript Linter).

Any and all help would be appreciated especially at an ELi5 level :D Thanks in advance!

[feuerball]

go into the config directory with a terminal and type

sudo cp config.js.sample config.js

[paviro]

@feuerball sudo should not be necessary.

[feuerball]

@paviro

just for safety :P

[paviro]

@feuerball yes for safety you should NOT use it! :P

[patm189]

Hi @CaptainFalcon323, you can also go into this folder within the File Manager interface and literally Copy the file, Paste it and rename to remove .sample at the end. Whatever is easier.

[CaptainFalcon323]

Wow, thanks for the quick replies! Unfortunately, I’m at work right now, so I’ll have try these when I get home in ~4 hours and I’ll let you know know how it works out.

So this what I’m getting:

1a) Go to the File Manager, copy/pasta the file “config.js.sample” and rename it “config.js.sample”

OR

1b) Go into the config directory and “cp config.js.sample config.sjs”

2. To check to see if it worked go to:

“https:///MagicMirror/”?

If it worked, I should be seeing some stuff there?

If it didn’t, I should see what I have been seeing (i.e. that i need to create a config file)?

Thanks again!