How to Install Jam on Void Linux

Jamshelf is a repository for software packages that provides an easy way to install and manage applications on your Void Linux system. This tutorial will guide you through the steps of installing Jam on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that your Void Linux installation is up-to-date by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Su

Install Jam

To install Jam on Void Linux, you need to follow these steps:

  1. Add the Jamshelf repository to your local package sources:

    echo "repository=https://dl.bintray.com/jamshelf/jamshelf" | sudo tee -a /etc/xbps.d/10-repo.conf
    
  2. Update your package database:

    sudo xbps-install -S
    
  3. Install Jam:

    sudo xbps-install -S jam
    
  4. Verify that Jam is installed:

    jam --version
    

    If Jam is installed correctly, you should see the version number displayed.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Jam on your Void Linux system. Now you can use Jam to manage packages on your system.

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