Micro is a modern and intuitive terminal-based text editor that is suitable for beginners and experienced users alike. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Micro on OpenBSD.
Before proceeding with the installation, ensure you have:
Before installing any new packages or software, it is always a good idea to update the system and its packages to the latest version. Open the terminal and run the following command:
$ sudo pkg_add -u
This command will update all the installed packages on your OpenBSD system.
Micro is available in the OpenBSD package repository. To install it, use the following command:
$ sudo pkg_add micro
This command will download and install the Micro package along with its dependencies.
Once the installation is finished, you can verify that Micro is installed by running the following command:
$ micro -version
This command will print out the version of Micro that you have installed.
To open a new file in Micro, simply run the following command in the terminal:
$ micro filename
This will open the file in Micro, and you can start editing.
Micro is now installed on your OpenBSD system, and you can use it for all your text editing needs. It is a feature-rich and easy-to-use text editor that is perfect for both beginners and experienced users. Happy editing!
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