How to Install Haroopad on Void Linux

Haroopad is a popular markdown editor that allows users to create and edit documents in markdown format with ease. With Haroopad, users can add various formatting options, such as headings, links, tables, images, and more.

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Haroopad on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A computer running Void Linux
• Internet connection
• Basic knowledge of the command line interface

Step 1: Update the System

First, let’s update our system by using the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Suv

This command will update the package database and install the latest updates to your system.

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

Next, we need to install the required dependencies for Haroopad. Run the following command to install the necessary libraries:

sudo xbps-install -S qt5-base qt5-webengine

Step 3: Download and Install Haroopad

Now that all the prerequisites are installed let’s proceed to download Haroopad. To do so, follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to the Haroopad website at http://pad.haroopress.com/user.html.
2. Scroll down until you find the download section and click on the “Download for Linux (64-bit)” button.
3. You should see the Haroopad package appear in your Downloads folder.

Once you’ve downloaded the Haroopad package, follow these steps to install it:

1. Open a terminal and navigate to the Downloads folder:

cd Downloads

2. Extract the Haroopad tarball using the following command:

tar xvf haroopad-v0.13.2-x64.tar.gz

Note: The version number in the command may differ depending on the current version available.

3. Move the extracted folder to the /opt directory:

sudo mv haroopad-v0.*-x64 /opt/haroopad

4. Create a symbolic link to the executable file:

sudo ln -s /opt/haroopad/bin/haroopad /usr/bin/haroopad

Step 4: Launch Haroopad

Now that Haroopad is installed, simply launch it by typing haroopad in the terminal or by searching for Haroopad in the application menu.

Congratulations! You have now successfully installed Haroopad on Void Linux. You can now use it to create and edit Markdown documents.

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