How to Install Dim on MXLinux Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Dim on MXLinux Latest. Dim is a modern and powerful terminal emulator that supports multiple window panes, mouse and keyboard shortcuts, and much more.

Prerequisites

To install Dim on MXLinux Latest, you will need:

• A running instance of MXLinux Latest
• Access to the command-line terminal
• Internet connectivity

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before we can install Dim, we need to install some dependencies. Open the terminal and execute the following command to install the required packages:

sudo apt-get install -y make build-essential libx11-dev libxext-dev libxft-dev libxrender-dev

This will install the necessary packages for building and running Dim.

Step 2: Clone the Dim Repository

Next, we need to clone the Dim repository from GitHub. Open the terminal and execute the following command to download the source code:

git clone https://github.com/Dusk-Labs/dim.git

This will create a new directory called dim in your current working directory.

Step 3: Build and Install Dim

Now that we have the source code, we can build and install Dim. Change into the dim directory by executing the following command:

cd dim

Next, run the following command to build and install Dim:

make && sudo make install

This will compile the Dim source code and install it on your system.

Step 4: Test Dim

Finally, we can test if Dim is working properly by executing the following command:

dim

This will launch the Dim terminal emulator. If it launches without any errors, you have successfully installed Dim on your MXLinux Latest system.

Congratulations! You have now installed Dim, a modern and powerful terminal emulator, on your MXLinux Latest system.

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