How to Install µTask on Void Linux

µTask is a lightweight and high-performing task scheduler designed for Linux systems. Here's a tutorial on how to install µTask on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• A running Void Linux system
• A command line terminal

Installation Steps

1. Open a terminal window on your Void Linux system.

2. Install the necessary dependencies for µTask. Run the following command:

   sudo xbps-install -S gcc make cmake git pkg-config
   

3. Clone the µTask repository from GitHub using Git. Run the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/ovh/utask.git
   

4. Change your working directory to the cloned repository. Run the following command:

   cd utask
   

5. Run the CMake commands to configure and build the project. Run the following commands:

   cmake .
   make
   

6. Install µTask system-wide by running the following command as root:

   sudo make install
   

7. Verify that µTask was installed correctly by running the following command:

   utask --version
   

   This should output the current version of µTask.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed µTask on your Void Linux system. You can now use µTask as your task scheduler for your Linux-based projects.

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