How to Install Laminar on Void Linux

Laminar is a lightweight window manager for X11 that is perfect for those who prefer simplicity and low resource usage. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Laminar on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the installation, make sure that you have the following:

• A running instance of Void Linux
• Access to the command line interface

Installation Steps

1. Start by updating the package index of your system.

sudo xbps-install -Syy

2. Install the required dependencies for Laminar.

sudo xbps-install -y gtk3-devel cairo-devel xorg-libX11-devel \
xorg-libXcomposite-devel xorg-libXscrnsaver-devel \
libev-devel libxcb-devel libxkbcommon-devel pangox-compat

3. Clone the Laminar repository.

git clone https://github.com/o9000/laminar.git

4. Navigate to the cloned directory.

cd laminar

5. Build and install Laminar.

make
sudo make install

6. Create a new configuration file for Laminar.

cp contrib/laminarrc ~/.config/

7. Start the Laminar window manager.

laminar

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Laminar on Void Linux. Enjoy the simplicity and low resource usage that Laminar offers. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to reference the documentation provided by the Laminar developers.

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