Notepad++ is a popular text editor for Windows that also has a Linux version. It offers features such as syntax highlighting, tabbed interface, and customizable interface. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Notepad++ on EndeavourOS Latest using the terminal.
Before installing Notepad++, update the system packages to its latest version to ensure compatibility with the software. Open the terminal and update the system with the following command:
sudo pacman -Syu
Enter the password when prompted and wait for the process to complete.
Notepad++ is a Windows application, and thus, we need Wine to run it on EndeavourOS. Wine is a compatibility layer that allows Windows applications to run on Linux. Install Wine with the following command:
sudo pacman -S wine
Download the latest version of Notepad++ from the official website at https://notepad-plus-plus.org/downloads/. Once the download is complete, move the file to the home directory.
Open the terminal and navigate to the directory where the Notepad++ installer is located. To install Notepad++, use the following command:
wine notepad++-[VERSION]-installer.exe
Replace [VERSION] with the version number of the installer you downloaded. For example, if the downloaded file is npp.8.1.5.Installer.exe, use the following command:
wine npp.8.1.5.Installer.exe
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After the installation is complete, Notepad++ will be added to the Wine applications list.
To launch Notepad++, search for it in the application launcher or enter the following command in the terminal:
wine "C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\notepad++.exe"
Notepad++ should now launch successfully, and you can start using it.
Notepad++ is a widely used text editor that is popular for its features and ease of use. By following this tutorial, you can easily install Notepad++ on EndeavourOS Latest and start using it right away.
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