What's the alternative to doing this? Is it safer to read the script first and then execute it as
sh ./install.sh?
Read the official docs to build from source.
Those instructions are from the official docs, and install.sh comes from the source repo.
It's an annoying script (it basically runs apt, npm, make, on your behalf...thanks, I can do that myself), but if you're trusting the repo source to begin with, I don't think it's any less secure.
I have a great deal to learn…
Brings back memories of running "The Upper Room BBS" and "007 BBS" as a teenager in the late 80's as a SYSOP. Those were fond memories, of having someone dial into your computer and making online friends from across the country sometimes.
I think now though, you can just Telnet into different BBS's still.
Looks like a pretty straightforward install! And a fun project to have a personal message space with friends. It includes the ability to launch gameoso you could maybe set it up as a personal lobby for gaming buddies.
I’m ready to do something lower tech — retro.
I’m a big fan of this old BBS game called Space Trader — I loved it. Hoping to get one going.
It's a good idea. I recommend it.
As long as you follow the instructions you should be okay.
Thank you — seems like a nice place to start to move beyond starting a browser.
Hmm usually not a secure practice to do this
What's the alternative to doing this? Is it safer to read the script first and then execute it as
sh ./install.sh?Read the official docs to build from source.
Those instructions are from the official docs, and install.sh comes from the source repo. It's an annoying script (it basically runs apt, npm, make, on your behalf...thanks, I can do that myself), but if you're trusting the repo source to begin with, I don't think it's any less secure.
I have a great deal to learn…
Brings back memories of running "The Upper Room BBS" and "007 BBS" as a teenager in the late 80's as a SYSOP. Those were fond memories, of having someone dial into your computer and making online friends from across the country sometimes.
I think now though, you can just Telnet into different BBS's still.
https://www.telnetbbsguide.com/bbs/list/brief/
This looks amazing! Thank you.
Looks like a pretty straightforward install! And a fun project to have a personal message space with friends. It includes the ability to launch gameoso you could maybe set it up as a personal lobby for gaming buddies.
I’m ready to do something lower tech — retro.
I’m a big fan of this old BBS game called Space Trader — I loved it. Hoping to get one going.
It's a good idea. I recommend it.
As long as you follow the instructions you should be okay.
Thank you — seems like a nice place to start to move beyond starting a browser.