Dar is a command-line backup and archiving tool for Linux operating systems. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install Dar on Void Linux.
Before we begin, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
Before installing Dar, we need to update the package list of Void Linux. To update the package list, open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo xbps-install -S
This command will take a few moments to update the package list.
Once the package list is updated, we can install Dar by running the following command:
sudo xbps-install dar
This command will download and install Dar and all its dependencies.
To verify that Dar is installed and working correctly, execute the following command:
dar --help
If Dar is installed correctly, this command will display the help screen for Dar, which contains a list of all the available commands and options.
In this tutorial, we have explained how to install Dar on Void Linux. We have also shown how to verify the installation. Dar is a powerful backup and archiving tool that can be used to create and manage backups of your system or important files. You can now use Dar to create backups or archives of your data on your Void Linux system.
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