In the second part of the installation, we will simply install and configure apache, php and mysql :<\/p>\n
# apt-get install apache2 php5 mysql-server php5-mysql php5-gd<\/pre>\nDownload and install ownCloud :<\/p>\n
# cd \/var\/www\/\n# wget https:\/\/download.owncloud.org\/community\/owncloud-8.0.2.zip\n# unzip owncloud-8.0.2.zip\n# rm -f owncloud-8.0.2.zip\n# mysql -u root -p\nmysql>create database owncloud;<\/pre>\nNow just point your browser to http:\/\/mk802\/owncloud\/ and if everything is okay you should see the installation page which is very straightforward. Follow instructions and your personal cloud is ready :<\/p>\n
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I did not dig into installation details of the LAMP stack and ownCloud software, since it’s not the purpose of this article, but you can find in details installation instructions and recommendations in the ownCloud.org website. I used this installation at home and synced files from my desktop easily without any problems. ownCloud have Client available for PC\/MAC\/Linux\/Android\/iOS even if the mobile ones are paid ($1) but it’s totally worth it.<\/p>\n
As I mentioned in the title, this is a proof of concept. It is not in anyway a recommendation for the MK802 or for Debian Wheezy, or for the ownCloud stack. Lots of boards available and could be easily used in the same way such as Raspi, PCDuino, or others. The same for the OS and the personal cloud software. However every time you have a device that will work permanently for a very long period, make sure you add heatsinks, and possibly a fan.<\/p>\n
Feel free to share your experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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