how do you actually get this to work???

[john155]

Hi, I'm using a Lenovo x220 with Linux Mint 20.2 I've downloaded ZM but just can't see how to run it theres nothing relating in the menu to ZM please help

[dougmccrary]

You have to install it from the command line.

Try googling for
zoneminder the easy way
It's a script that does most of the drudgery for you.
Good luck.

[john155]

I tried that and nothing, its installed on my linux mint but I have no idea how to run it there's no program in any list or search I assume it must be a terminal instruction set But I can't find info anywhere

[alabamatoy]

You need to readthedocs on installation. The installation will result in a ZM web page, http://whatever_your_server_IP/zm/ and everything for ZM config and use should be through that website.

[john155]

I didn't get any docs in the install just the download and that was it as I say no instructions anywhere and the info online tells me nothing all I'm looking for is a simple step by step list of commands and how to operate the program but its starting to sound much too difficult

[Magic919]

Google this “ zoneminder readthedocs “ as suggested and have a read.