MXLinux is a popular Linux distribution based on Debian stable branch that's known for its simplicity and stability. One of the most popular text editors on Linux is Vim, which stands for Vi Improved. In this tutorial, we are going to learn how to install Vim on the latest version of MXLinux.
Before installing anything new on Linux, it's always a best practice to update your system to the latest packages. Open a terminal window and run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
This command will update the package database and upgrade all the installed packages to their latest versions.
Once your system is up to date, you can install Vim by running the following command:
sudo apt install vim -y
This command will install Vim and all its dependencies. You may be prompted to enter your password to confirm the installation.
To verify that Vim has been installed correctly, simply type the following command in a terminal window:
vim --version
This command will display the version and configuration information of Vim. If you see the version number and other details, then Vim has been installed correctly.
In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Vim on the latest version of MXLinux. Vim is a powerful text editor that's essential for programming and editing files. With Vim installed, you can take advantage of its many features and customize it to fit your workflow.
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