How to Install OpenBudgeteer on Manjaro

OpenBudgeteer is a free and open-source personal finance software that allows you to manage your finances in a simple and efficient manner. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing OpenBudgeteer on Manjaro.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A Manjaro installation
• A stable and reliable internet connection

Step 1: Update Package Manager

The first step is to update your package manager to ensure that you have the latest version of the software available. Open a terminal window and input the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, you will need to install some dependencies that OpenBudgeteer requires. Run the following command in the terminal window:

sudo pacman -S git qt5-base qt5-tools make

Step 3: Download OpenBudgeteer

Now, you can proceed with downloading OpenBudgeteer from the Github repository. To clone the repository, run the following command:

git clone https://github.com/TheAxelander/OpenBudgeteer.git

This will create a new directory called "OpenBudgeteer" in the current directory, where the source code will be downloaded to.

Step 4: Build OpenBudgeteer

After cloning the repository, enter the "OpenBudgeteer" directory using the terminal window:

cd OpenBudgeteer

Now, you can compile and build OpenBudgeteer using the following command:

make

This will create the OpenBudgeteer executable binary file.

Step 5: Install OpenBudgeteer

To complete the installation of OpenBudgeteer, you need to install the executable. To do this, run the following command:

sudo make install

This will copy the OpenBudgeteer binary file to the "/usr/bin/" directory on your system.

Step 6: Run OpenBudgeteer

Finally, you can run OpenBudgeteer by entering the following command in the terminal window:

OpenBudgeteer

This will launch the application and you can start using it right away.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install OpenBudgeteer on Manjaro. OpenBudgeteer is an excellent personal finance software that can help you manage your finances efficiently. If you have any questions or issues, feel free to ask for help in the respective community.

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