Notepad++ is a popular text editor that is available for various platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. NixOS is a Linux distribution that is known for its unique package management system. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Notepad++ on NixOS latest release.
The first step is to open the terminal on your NixOS system. To do this, simply press the CTRL + ALT + T keys together or open the terminal from the applications menu.
The next step is to add Notepad++ to your NixOS configuration file. To do this, simply open your configuration.nix file using your preferred text editor. You can use Vim, Emacs, or any other editor you are familiar with.
$ sudo your_editor_of_choice /etc/nixos/configuration.nix
Add the following code to the file.
nixpkgs.packages = [
pkgs.notepad-plus-plus
];
Save the file and exit.
After adding Notepad++ to your NixOS configuration file, you need to update your system. To do this, run the following command.
$ sudo nixos-rebuild switch
This will rebuild your system and include Notepad++ in the list of available packages.
Finally, to launch Notepad++, simply open the terminal and run the following command.
$ notepad-plus-plus
This will launch Notepad++ on your NixOS system.
That's it! You have successfully installed Notepad++ on your NixOS system. Notepad++ is a powerful text editor that provides many features, including syntax highlighting, code folding, and macro recording. It is a popular choice among developers, and with this tutorial, you can now enjoy its benefits on your NixOS system.
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