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”

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!