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    A New Chapter for MagicMirror: The Community Takes the Lead
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    Never used Linux, Could someone help me install MM onto my laptop?

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    • A Offline
      alexx2208
      last edited by

      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

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      • Mykle1M Offline
        Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @alexx2208
        last edited by

        @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

        Create a working config
        How to add modules

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        • cowboysdudeC Offline
          cowboysdude Module Developer
          last edited by

          Here is a very good guide on how to setup Linux :)

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

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            alexx2208
            last edited by

            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

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            • cowboysdudeC Offline
              cowboysdude Module Developer
              last edited by 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!!!

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