How to Install Git Annex on NetBSD

Git Annex is a cross-platform version control system that allows you to sync files between different devices. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Git Annex on NetBSD operating system.

Prerequisites

Before you begin with the installation process, you need to make sure that the following prerequisites are met:

• You have a NetBSD operating system running
• You have root privileges or sudo access
• You have a stable internet connection

Installing Git Annex on NetBSD

Follow the below steps to install Git Annex on NetBSD:

1. Open the terminal on NetBSD by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T
2. Update the package list by running:

pkgin update

3. Install Git and GHC compiler by running:

pkgin install git ghc

4. Clone the Git Annex repository by running:

git clone https://github.com/joeyh/git-annex.git

5. Change the directory to the cloned repository by running:

cd git-annex

6. Build Git Annex by running:

make

7. Install Git Annex by running:

make install

8. Verify the installation by running the following command:

git annex version

It should display the installed Git Annex version.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Git Annex on NetBSD.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install Git Annex on NetBSD operating system. Git Annex is a powerful tool that allows you to sync files between different devices, and its installation process is simple and straightforward.

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