How to install Mutt on Void Linux

In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps to install Mutt on Void Linux. Mutt is a command-line based email client that runs on Unix-like systems.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that your Void Linux system is up-to-date by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo xbps-install -Syu

Installing Mutt

1. Open the terminal and enter the following command to install the mutt package from the official Void Linux repository:

   sudo xbps-install -S mutt
   

   This command will install Mutt and its dependencies on your system.

2. Once the installation is complete, run the following command to check if Mutt is installed successfully:

   mutt -v
   

   This command will display the Mutt version installed on your system.

3. Congratulations! You have successfully installed Mutt on Void Linux.

Configuring Mutt

If you want to use Mutt to check your email, you need to configure it first. Here's how you can do it:

1. Create a new configuration file called .muttrc in your home directory:

   touch ~/.muttrc
   

2. Open the .muttrc file in your favorite text editor and add the following lines to it:

   set realname = "Your Name"
   set from = "youremail@example.com"
   set mbox_type = Maildir
   set folder = ~/Mail
   set spoolfile = +Inbox
   set record = "+Sent"
   set postponed = "+Drafts"
   set header_cache = ~/.mutt/cache/headers
   set message_cachedir = ~/.mutt/cache/bodies
   set certificate_file = ~/.mutt/certificates
   set imap_user = "youremail@example.com"
   set imap_pass = "yourpassword"
   set smtp_url = "smtp://smtp.example.com:587/"
   set smtp_pass = "yourpassword"
   

   Replace the values in quotes with your own email address, password, and other details.

3. Save the changes and close the text editor.

4. Launch Mutt by entering the following command in the terminal:

   mutt
   

   Mutt will connect to your email server and start displaying your emails.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Mutt on Void Linux. Enjoy using this powerful email client on your system.

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