How to Install Writing on Clear Linux Latest

Writing is an open-source text editor that is easy to use and comes with a minimalist user interface. This tutorial will guide you on how to install Writing on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the installation, you need to have the following:

• A working installation of Clear Linux Latest.
• Internet connection to download Writing.
• A terminal to execute the installation commands.

Step 1: Create a bin Directory

Create a bin directory in your home directory by executing the following command:

mkdir ~/bin

This directory will serve as a location to store executable files that you want to run from the command line.

Step 2: Download Writing

Execute the following command to download Writing:

wget -q -O ~/bin/writing https://github.com/josephernest/writing/releases/download/v1.9.1/writing-linux-x86_64

This command will download the latest release of Writing for Linux in the x86_64 architecture and save it as ~/bin/writing.

Step 3: Make Writing Executable

Execute the following command to make the writing file executable:

chmod +x ~/bin/writing

This command will add execute permission to the writing file that you downloaded in the previous step.

Step 4: Add ~/bin to the PATH

Execute the following command to add the ~/bin directory to your PATH environment variable:

echo 'export PATH="$HOME/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.bashrc

This command will add a line to your ~/.bashrc file that adds the ~/bin directory to your PATH environment variable, which will allow you to run Writing from the command line.

Step 5: Test Writing

Execute the following command to test if Writing is installed and working properly:

writing

This command will launch Writing, and you should see its user interface.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Writing on Clear Linux Latest. You can now use Writing as your default text editor for your projects.

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