How to Install Zim on NetBSD

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Zim on NetBSD. Zim is a desktop wiki application that allows you to organize your notes, thoughts, and ideas.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, you need to make sure you have the following:

• NetBSD installed on your system
• An internet connection
• Root access to your system

Step 1: Update your system

Before we start installing Zim, it is important to update your system to the latest packages.

# pkgin update

Step 2: Install Python and dependencies

Zim is written in Python, so we need to install Python and its dependencies.

# pkgin install python38 py38-gobject3 py38-gtk3 py38-markdown

Step 3: Install Zim

Now that we have installed the necessary dependencies, we can proceed to install Zim.

# pkgin install zim

Step 4: Launch Zim

Once Zim is installed, you can launch it by typing the following command in the terminal:

$ zim

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you have successfully installed Zim on NetBSD. We hope this tutorial has been helpful. Enjoy using Zim to organize your notes!

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