How to install Writing on NetBSD

Writing is a simple, distraction-free text editor that allows you to focus on your writing. In this tutorial, we will discuss how to install Writing on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following:

• A working NetBSD system
• A terminal emulator
• A web browser
• Root access or elevated privileges

Installation

1. Open your web browser and go to the official Writing website at https://josephernest.github.io/writing/.

2. Click on the "Download" button to download the latest version of Writing.

3. Once the download is complete, open your terminal emulator and navigate to the directory where the downloaded file is stored.

4. Extract the downloaded package using the following command:

   tar xzf writing-<version>.tar.gz
   

   Replace "" with the version number of the downloaded file.

5. Move into the extracted directory using the following command:

   cd writing-<version>
   

   Again, replace "" with the version number of the downloaded file.

6. Install Writing by running the following command:

   make && make install
   

   This command will compile and install Writing on your NetBSD system.

7. Once the installation is complete, you can launch Writing from the terminal using the following command:

   writing
   

   This will launch the Writing text editor, where you can start writing.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Writing on your NetBSD system. Happy writing!

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