Tutorial: How to Install OliveTin on Void Linux

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps required to install OliveTin on Void Linux. OliveTin is a lightweight text editor that is designed to be easy to use and highly customizable.

Prerequisites

Before we get started with the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A computer running Void Linux
• A terminal emulator

Step 1: Clone the Repository

The first step is to clone the OliveTin repository from GitHub. Open a terminal emulator and enter the following command:

git clone https://github.com/OliveTin/OliveTin.git

This will clone the repository to your local machine.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, we need to install the dependencies required by OliveTin. Enter the following command in your terminal emulator:

sudo xbps-install -Syu cmake gcc make gtk3-devel pango-devel libgee-devel libpeas-devel json-glib-devel

This will install all the required dependencies.

Step 3: Build and Install OliveTin

Now that we have cloned the repository and installed the dependencies, we can build and install OliveTin. Navigate to the OliveTin directory and enter the following commands:

mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make
sudo make install

This will build and install OliveTin on your system.

Step 4: Launch OliveTin

To launch OliveTin, open your terminal emulator and enter the following command:

olivetin

This will launch OliveTin on your system.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed OliveTin on Void Linux. OliveTin is a powerful text editor that comes with many features and is highly customizable. It is a great tool for developers and anyone who needs a lightweight and easy-to-use text editor.

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