How to Install Atom Community on OpenSUSE Latest?

Atom is a popular and widely used source-code editor developed by GitHub. Atom Community is a set of community-driven packages and features that enhance the functionality of the Atom editor. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Atom Community on OpenSUSE Latest.

Prerequisites

Before moving on to the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

Step 1: Addatom-community Repository

Atom Community does not come pre-installed with OpenSUSE, so we need to add its repository to the system. Follow the commands given below to add the repository:

sudo zypper addrepo https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:/ungluweb/openSUSE_Factory/home:ungluweb.repo
sudo zypper refresh

This will add the Atom Community repository to OpenSUSE.

Step 2: Install Atom Community

Now that we have added the repository, use the following command to install Atom Community:

sudo zypper install atom-community

This command will automatically download and install all the packages required for Atom Community.

Step 3: Launch Atom Community

Once the installation is complete, you can launch Atom Community from the application menu or by typing the following command in the terminal:

atom

You have now successfully installed Atom Community on OpenSUSE Latest.

Conclusion

Atom Community is a powerful source-code editor that comes with a variety of community-driven packages and features. It enhances the functionality of the Atom editor and provides developers with a more efficient and customizable workspace. By following the steps in this tutorial, you can easily install Atom Community on OpenSUSE Latest and start exploring its features.

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