How to Install Subversion from http://subversion.apache.org/ on Void Linux

Subversion is a popular version control system that can be used for software development and collaboration. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Subversion on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we get started with the installation process, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

Step 1: Update the system

The first step is to update the system to ensure that we have the latest packages and dependencies. Open a terminal and run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -Su

This will update the package index and install any available updates.

Step 2: Install Subversion

Once the system is updated, we can proceed with the installation of Subversion. Run the following command to install Subversion:

sudo xbps-install -Sy subversion

This command will download and install Subversion and its dependencies.

Step 3: Verify the installation

After installation, we can verify if Subversion is installed correctly. Run the following command to check the version of Subversion:

svn --version

If the installation was successful, you should see the version information of Subversion in the output.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have gone through the steps to install Subversion on Void Linux. With Subversion installed, you can now start managing your code repositories and collaborating with others.

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