[Dxspider-support] Windows to Ubuntu Linux

[Steve Carroll - AA4U]

I've been running DX Spider on a Windows platform for almost 20 years. 
Now that I have extra time (due to COVID-19), I'd like to try installing 
it on the latest Ubuntu 20.04 LTS version. First, I need a "Ubuntu for 
Dummies" book since I know nothing... but plan on finally digging into 
it. Back in 2011, there were some install steps for Ubuntu 11.04 posted 
and I'm curious if those still apply? (listed below). If there are 
changes, please let me know. Thanks.

73, Steve - AA4U


_*Ubuntu Installation*_

sudo apt-get install git-core
sudo apt-get install libcurses-perl
sudo apt-get install libnet-telnet-perl
sudo adduser --home /spider sysop (Will ask for password and some other 
questions)
su - sysop (enter password)
rm -rf *
rm .*
cd ..
git clone git://scm.dxcluster.org/scm/spider
cd
mkdir local
mkdir local_cmd
cp perl/Listeners.pm local/Listeners.pm
cp perl/DXVars.pm.issue local/DXVars.pm
cd local
nano -w Listeners.pm
(Remove "#" symbol for incoming telnet). Ctrl-X to save file.
nano -w DXVars.pm
(Edit settings $mycall, $myname, $myalias). Ctrl-X to save file.
cd ../perl
./create_sysop.pl
./cluster.pl

Cluster ($mycall) is now operational.


Open another terminal session.

su - sysop
cd perl
./console.pl

You are now connected to your cluster as ($myalias).
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