How to Install Geany on NetBSD

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Geany, the open-source integrated development environment, on NetBSD.

Step 1: Open a Terminal

To begin the installation process, you will need to open a terminal window. You can do so by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard or by navigating to the terminal application in your menu.

Step 2: Update the Package Manager

Before installing Geany, you should update your NetBSD package manager to ensure you have the latest version. Issue the following command:

sudo pkgin update

Step 3: Install Geany

Once the package manager is up to date, you can install Geany with the following command:

sudo pkgin install geany

The installation process may take a few minutes to complete, depending on your internet connection speed.

Step 4: Launch Geany

After the installation is finished, you can launch Geany by entering geany in your terminal or navigating to the Geany application in your menu.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Geany on NetBSD. You can now use this powerful development environment to write code more efficiently and effectively.

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