Unison is a reliable file synchronizer that allows you to keep files and folders in sync between two different machines. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Unison on the latest version of Elementary OS.
To successfully install Unison on your Elementary OS, you will need the following:
Before you install any new software on your computer, it is recommended that you update your system to ensure it is running smoothly. To do this, open a terminal emulator application and type the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
This command fetches the latest packages from the repositories and installs any updates that are available.
Now that your system is updated, you can proceed to install Unison. To do this, type the following command in your terminal:
sudo apt install unison -y
This command installs the Unison package from the repositories.
After the installation is complete, you can verify that Unison is installed correctly by typing the following command:
unison -version
This command displays the version of Unison that is installed on your system.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Unison on your Elementary OS. You can now use Unison to keep files and folders in sync between two different machines.
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