Plainpad is a simple, minimalistic, and lightweight text editor that can be used on Linux and macOS platforms. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Plainpad on your Ubuntu Server.
Before installing Plainpad on your Ubuntu Server, make sure to update your system's packages to their latest version.
To do this, enter the following command in your terminal:
sudo apt-get update
Plainpad depends on libgtk-3-0, libxml2, and libgee-0.8-2 libraries.
To install the necessary dependencies, run the following command:
sudo apt-get install libgtk-3-0 libxml2 libgee-0.8-2
Download the latest version of the Plainpad app from the official website, by entering the following command:
wget https://alextselegidis.com/get/plainpad/plainpad
After the download is complete, verify the integrity of the file using the following command:
sha256sum plainpad
This command will generate a unique checksum for the file you downloaded. Compare it with the checksum provided on the official website to make sure that the file is not corrupted.
Make the downloaded file executable by running the following command:
chmod +x plainpad
To run Plainpad, move the downloaded file to the /usr/bin/ directory, by entering the following command:
sudo mv plainpad /usr/bin/
Launch Plainpad by entering the following command:
plainpad
Once you enter the command, the Plainpad application should open up in a new window.
By following these simple steps, you can easily install Plainpad on your Ubuntu Server. Use Plainpad for daily text editing tasks, and let us know in the comments section if you face any issues during the installation process.
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