Minetest is a free and open-source sandbox video game that allows players to create and explore their own virtual world. Installing Minetest on Void Linux is a straightforward process that requires a few basic terminal commands. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Minetest on Void Linux.
Before installing Minetest, make sure that your Void Linux system is up-to-date by running the following commands in the terminal:
sudo xbps-install -Su
sudo xbps-install -Syu
Follow the steps below to install Minetest:
Open your terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T or by searching for "Terminal" in the application launcher.
Add the official Minetest repository to your system's package manager using the command:
sudo xbps-install -S https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/games:/tools/Void_Linux/current/x86_64/minetest-tools-5.5.0_8.x86_64.xbps
Once the repository is added, install Minetest with the following command:
sudo xbps-install -Sy minetest
After the installation is complete, launch Minetest from the terminal by typing:
minetest
Alternatively, you can search for Minetest in your application launcher and launch it from there.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed Minetest on Void Linux. Enjoy building and exploring your virtual world!
In this tutorial, we have learned how to install Minetest on Void Linux. We have covered the steps of adding the official repository to the package manager and installing Minetest using the terminal. With this knowledge, you can now enjoy playing the exciting and creative sandbox game of Minetest on your Void Linux system.
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