How to Install Jotgit on NetBSD

Jotgit is a command-line tool for creating and managing plain-text journals using Git. In this tutorial, we'll learn how to install and set up Jotgit on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

• NetBSD 7.0 or later
• Git

Steps to Install Jotgit

1. Open the terminal on your NetBSD system.

2. Clone the Jotgit repository from GitHub by running the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/jdleesmiller/jotgit.git
   

3. Change into the Jotgit directory using the following command:

   cd jotgit
   

4. Run the setup.py script to install Jotgit on your system:

   sudo python setup.py install
   

5. Once the installation is complete, you can verify that Jotgit is installed by running the following command:

   jotgit --version
   

   This should print the version of Jotgit on your system.

6. Congratulations! You have successfully installed Jotgit on your NetBSD system.

Conclusion

Jotgit is a useful tool for managing plain-text journals using Git. By following the steps in this tutorial, you can easily install Jotgit on your NetBSD system and start using it right away.

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