Slackware_Local_Mirror_Setup_with_Darkhttpd.md

Creating a Local Mirror of Slackware64-current

Step 1: Install Darkhttpd (from slackbuilds)

Note

SlackBuilds.org is a community-supported repository of SlackBuild scripts. These scripts provide an easy way to compile and package third-party softwarefor Slackware while maintaining compatibility with the Slackware packagemanagement system. You’ll use a SlackBuild script to compile and install darkhttpd.

To install Darkhttpd, follow these steps:

wget https://slackbuilds.org/slackbuilds/15.0/network/darkhttpd.tar.gz
tar zxf darkhttpd.tar.gz
cd darkhttpd
wget https://github.com/emikulic/darkhttpd/archive/v1.16/darkhttpd-1.16.tar.gz
sudo sh darkhttpd.SlackBuild
installpkg /tmp/darkhttpd-1.16-x86_64-1_SBo.tgz

This will compile darkhttpd from source and create a package that can be

installed with installpkg.

Step 2: Download and Prepare the Mirror Script

Download AlienBob's mirror script and make it executable:

cd /usr/local/bin
wget https://slackware.nl/people/alien/tools/mirror-slackware-current.sh
chmod +x mirror-slackware-current.sh

Step 3: Update Mirror Script Parameters

Edit the script to define the maintainer and set the root directory for the mirror:

vim mirror-slackware-current.sh

Modify the following lines:

BUILDER=${BUILDER:-"r1w1s1 <r1w1s1@xxx.com>"}
SLACKROOTDIR=${SLACKROOTDIR:-"/var/www/slackware-mirror/slackware"}

Step 4: Create Directory for the Mirror

Create the root directory specified in the script:

mkdir -p /var/www/slackware-mirror

Step 5: Run the Mirror Script

Run the script to sync the mirror (note: this may take a while and require ~18GB of space):

/usr/local/bin/mirror-slackware-current.sh

Step 6: Start darkhttpd (dont need a configuration file)

darkhttpd /var/www/slackware-mirror --port 80 --daemon

Optional: Add Darkhttpd to rc.local for Auto-Start

Edit /etc/rc.d/rc.local:

Add the following line to start Darkhttpd on boot:

darkhttpd /var/www/slackware-mirror --port 80 --daemon

Make rc.local executable:

chmod +x /etc/rc.d/rc.local

Step 7: Configure Slackpkg to Use the Local Mirror

Edit the slackpkg mirrors file to point to the new local mirror:

vim /etc/slackpkg/mirrors

Add your local mirror URL:

http://YOUR_SERVER_IP/slackware64-current

Creating a Local Mirror of Slackware64-current

Step 1: Install Darkhttpd (from slackbuilds)

To install Darkhttpd, follow these steps:

This will compile darkhttpd from source and create a package that can be

installed with installpkg.

Step 2: Download and Prepare the Mirror Script

Download AlienBob's mirror script and make it executable:

Step 3: Update Mirror Script Parameters

Edit the script to define the maintainer and set the root directory for the mirror:

Modify the following lines:

Step 4: Create Directory for the Mirror

Create the root directory specified in the script:

Step 5: Run the Mirror Script

Run the script to sync the mirror (note: this may take a while and require ~18GB of space):

Step 6: Start darkhttpd (dont need a configuration file)

Optional: Add Darkhttpd to rc.local for Auto-Start

Edit /etc/rc.d/rc.local:

Add the following line to start Darkhttpd on boot:

Make rc.local executable:

Step 7: Configure Slackpkg to Use the Local Mirror

Edit the slackpkg mirrors file to point to the new local mirror:

Add your local mirror URL:

This setup should now allow slackpkg to use your local Slackware mirror.