How to Install Micro on MXLinux Latest

Micro is a modern, fast, and intuitive terminal-based text editor that comes with several features and useful plugins. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Micro on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

To install Micro on MXLinux Latest, make sure of the following prerequisites:

Installation

Micro can be installed on MXLinux Latest using different methods, such as:

Method 1: Installing Micro using the Package Manager

The easiest method to install Micro on MXLinux Latest is via the package manager. Here are the steps:

  1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or from the application menu.

  2. Update the package manager by running the command:

    sudo apt-get update
    
  3. Install Micro by running the command:

    sudo apt-get install micro
    
  4. Once the installation is complete, you can launch Micro by typing the command:

    micro
    

    or from the application menu.

Method 2: Installing Micro from the Source Code

Alternatively, you can install Micro from the source code. Here are the steps:

  1. Install the required dependencies. Open the terminal and run the following command:

    sudo apt-get install git build-essential
    
  2. Clone the Micro repository using the git command:

    git clone https://github.com/zyedidia/micro.git
    
  3. Navigate to the Micro directory:

    cd micro
    
  4. Build and install Micro by running the following commands:

    make build
    sudo make install
    
  5. Once the installation is complete, you can launch Micro by typing the command:

    micro
    

    or from the application menu.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Micro on MXLinux Latest. You can now start using Micro to edit your text files.

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