This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Git Annex on your Alpine Linux Latest. Git Annex is a program that allows you to sync your files across multiple devices using Git. It's an efficient tool that stores files in a distributed way while maintaining the benefits of Git.
Before you proceed with the installation process, you need to have the following requirements:
The first step is to update the package manager and your system. You can do this by running the following command:
sudo apk update && sudo apk upgrade
After updating your system, you need to install Git package on your machine. Run the following command to install Git:
sudo apk add git
Once Git is installed on Alpine Linux Latest, you can install Git Annex using an automated script. Run the following command to download and execute the installation script:
curl -sL https://git-annex.branchable.com/install/standalone/latest/git-annex-standalone-linux.tar.gz | tar xz && cd git-annex*/ && sudo make install
This command will download the latest Git Annex installation script, extract the files, and install Git Annex on your system.
After successfully installing Git Annex on your system, you can run the following command to verify the installation:
git annex version
This command will display the version of Git Annex that you have installed on your Alpine Linux Latest.
By following these steps, you can install Git Annex on your Alpine Linux Latest. Git Annex is now ready to use and you can start syncing files across multiple devices using Git. You can further explore the ways to use Git Annex by referring to the official documentation.
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