How to Install IFM on Void Linux

IFM is a simple and lightweight file manager for Linux, and can be installed on Void Linux using a few simple steps. Here's how:

Prerequisites

Before starting with the installation process, make sure that:

• You have a working Void Linux installation and sufficient privileges to install packages.
• You have a stable internet connection to download the required packages.

Installation

Follow the below steps to install IFM on Void Linux:

1. Open a terminal on your Void Linux system.

2. Update your system's package database by running the following command in terminal:

sudo xbps-install -S

3. Install the required dependencies using the following command:

sudo xbps-install -y libx11-devel libxext-devel ncurses-devel autoconf make

4. Download the IFM package from its GitHub repository using the below command:

git clone https://github.com/misterunknown/ifm.git

5. Navigate to the downloaded directory using the following command:

cd ifm

6. Compile the package by running the following command:

./configure && make

7. Once the compilation finishes successfully, install IFM by running:

sudo make install

Usage

Once the installation completes successfully, you can launch IFM by running the ifm command in the terminal.

You can navigate through folders using the arrow keys, select a file or directory using the space bar, and open files using the Enter key.

That’s it! You have successfully installed IFM on Void Linux.

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