How to Install Writing on Elementary OS Latest

Writing is a minimalistic text editor that provides a clean and distraction-free writing environment. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Writing on Elementary OS Latest.

Step 1: Update your system

Before you start installing Writing, ensure that your system is up to date by running the following commands in your terminal:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install dependencies

Writing requires the following dependencies to be installed on your system:

• Node.js
• npm

You can install them using the following command:

sudo apt-get install nodejs npm

Step 3: Install Writing

Now that you have the necessary dependencies installed, you can proceed to install Writing.

1. Open your terminal and run the following command to download the Writing package:

   git clone https://github.com/josephernest/writing.git
   

2. Change directory to the Writing package:

   cd writing
   

3. Install the required modules using npm:

   npm install
   

4. After the installation is complete, run the following command to start Writing:

   npm start
   

   Writing will now be launched in your default browser.

Step 4: Create a shortcut

To launch Writing easily, you can create a desktop shortcut by following these steps:

1. Right-click on the desktop and select "Create Launcher".

2. In the "Create Launcher" dialog box, enter the following information:

   Name: Writing Command: /usr/bin/x-www-browser http://localhost:3000 Comment: Minimalistic text editor

3. Click "OK" to create the launcher.

Now you can launch Writing easily by clicking on the shortcut icon on your desktop.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Writing on your Elementary OS Latest. Enjoy your distraction-free writing experience!

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