Never used Linux, Could someone help me install MM onto my laptop?

alexx2208

I’m using an old laptop as my mirror, and will take it apart once I install the software. I’ve never used Linux, and I’d appreciate help on how to set it up. The tutorial’s manual install isn’t helping.

Thanks in advance
Alex

Mykle1

@alexx2208

First things first. What OS is the laptop running?

I’ve installed MM on 2 laptops. One is running Windows 7 and one is running uBuntu. Basically, you will need to install the newest version of node.js, npm and git for the platform you are using. Then a manual install of the MM software and dependencies.

I’ll try to guide you as you go along

cowboysdude

Here is a very good guide on how to setup Linux

https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/install-ubuntu-desktop

alexx2208

Hey guys, thanks for the info. I’m using Ubuntu, latest build. I think I’ve gotten the dependencies installed, but what way is best to make sure?

Thanks again
Alex

cowboysdude

Once you have Linux installed just follow the MM install instructions…

https://github.com/MichMich/MagicMirror

Manual Installation

Download and install the latest Node.js version.

Verison 6
curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_6.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

OR

Verison 8
curl -sL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_8.x | sudo -E bash -
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

THEN:

Clone the repository and check out the master branch: git clone https://github.com/MichMich/MagicMirror
Enter the repository: cd ~/MagicMirror
Install the app: npm install
Run the app: npm start
Important: npm start does not work via SSH, use DISPLAY=:0 nohup npm start & instead. This starts the mirror on the remote display.

IF you get any errors search this forum or Google your error to see how to fix…

Gotta go to work, Have a good day!!!