Minetest is a free, open-source voxel game engine that allows users to create and explore virtual worlds. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Minetest on MXLinux latest.
Before installing any new software, it's important to update your system. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T and run the following command:
sudo apt updatesudo apt upgrade
This command will update the package list and upgrade any outdated packages.
To download the Minetest package, go to the official website at https://www.minetest.net/ and navigate to the Downloads section. Click the link that corresponds to your system architecture. For MXLinux latest, choose the 64-bit version.
Once the download is complete, navigate to the directory where the package was downloaded. Right-click on the package file and select "Extract Here" from the context menu. This will extract the contents of the package to a new folder with the same name as the package file.
To install Minetest system-wide, move the extracted Minetest folder to the /opt directory. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo mv ~/Downloads/minetest-* /opt/minetest
This command will move the Minetest folder to the /opt directory and rename it to "minetest".
To create a desktop shortcut for Minetest, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo nano /usr/share/applications/minetest.desktop
This command will open the Nano text editor. Copy and paste the following text into the editor:
[Desktop Entry]
Name=Minetest
Comment=A free, open-source voxel game engine
Exec=/opt/minetest/bin/minetest
Icon=/opt/minetest/share/pixmaps/minetest-icon.png
Terminal=false
Type=Application
Categories=Games;
Press Ctrl + O to save the file, then Ctrl + X to exit the editor.
You can now launch Minetest by searching for it in the applications menu or by double-clicking on the desktop shortcut.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Minetest on MXLinux latest. Enjoy exploring virtual worlds and creating your own!
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