How to install Notepad++ on Void Linux

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Notepad++ on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, please ensure that you have the following:

• A machine running Void Linux.
• Access to the terminal.

Step-by-step guide

1. Open the terminal on your Void Linux machine.
2. Update the package repository using the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S

3. Install Wine using the following command:

sudo xbps-install wine

4. Download the latest version of Notepad++ for Windows from their official website at https://notepad-plus-plus.org/.
5. Navigate to the directory where the downloaded Notepad++ installer is located.
6. Execute the following command to launch the installer using Wine:

wine <notepad++-installer>.exe

(Note: Replace <notepad++-installer> with the actual name of the installer file downloaded in step 4). 7. The Notepad++ installation wizard will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 8. Once the installation is complete, you can launch Notepad++ by executing the following command in the terminal:

wine ~/.wine/drive_c/Program\ Files\ \(x86\)/Notepad++/notepad++.exe

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Notepad++ on Void Linux.

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