How to Install Writing on OpenBSD

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Writing on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• An OpenBSD installed
• A terminal emulator
• A stable internet connection

Installation Steps

1. Open the terminal emulator on your OpenBSD system.

2. Run the following command to update the package database:

$ sudo pkg_add -u

3. Install the required dependencies by running:

$ sudo pkg_add python3 py3-pip

4. Next, clone the Writing repository from GitHub:

$ git clone https://github.com/josephernest/writing.git

5. Navigate to the Writing directory:

$ cd writing

6. Install the additional Python packages needed for Writing by running:

$ pip3 install -r requirements.txt

7. Finally, start Writing by running the following command:

$ python3 writing.py

This will start the Writing application and you can begin writing your notes.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Writing on OpenBSD. With Writing, you can take notes and write effectively on your OpenBSD system.

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