Tutorial: How to Install Git Annex on FreeBSD Latest

Git Annex is a powerful tool for managing your files with version control. Here's how to install it on FreeBSD Latest.

Step 1: Install Git

First of all, we need to install Git. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo pkg install git

This will install Git and all its dependencies.

Step 2: Install the Haskell Platform

Git Annex is written in Haskell, so we need to install the Haskell Platform. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo pkg install haskell-platform

This will install the Haskell Platform and all its dependencies.

Step 3: Clone the Git Annex Repository

Now we need to clone the Git Annex repository. Run the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/joeyh/git-annex.git

This will download the Git Annex source code to your machine.

Step 4: Build Git Annex

Now we need to build Git Annex. Navigate to the repository directory and run the following command in the terminal:

make

This will compile and build Git Annex.

Step 5: Install Git Annex

Finally, we need to install Git Annex. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo make install

This will install Git Annex on your system.

Step 6: Verify the Installation

To verify that Git Annex was installed correctly, run the following command in the terminal:

git annex version

This should print the version number of Git Annex.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Git Annex on FreeBSD Latest. With this powerful tool, you can manage your files with version control and keep your data organized.

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