How to Install Savepad on Arch Linux

Savepad is a simple and easy-to-use text editor that allows for easy and fast editing of files. It is a popular text editor that can be used on different operating systems, including Arch Linux. This tutorial will guide you in installing Savepad on your Arch Linux system.

Prerequisites

  • Arch Linux installed on your computer
  • A terminal or terminal emulator (such as Konsole or gnome-terminal)

Steps

  1. Open your terminal or terminal emulator.

  2. Install Git by running the following command:

    sudo pacman -S git

  3. Clone the Savepad repository by running the command:

    git clone https://github.com/shelltr/textpad.git

    This will create a new directory named "textpad" in your current working directory.

  4. Navigate to the textpad directory.

    cd textpad

  5. Install the dependencies using the following command:

    sudo pacman -S make gcc gtk3

  6. Build the program by running the following command:

    make

  7. Install the program using the command:

    sudo make install

    This will install the program in your system.

  8. After installation, you can run the program by typing:

    savepad

    This will open the Savepad text editor.

Conclusion

This tutorial has shown you how to install Savepad on Arch Linux. By following these simple steps, you can easily install this powerful text editor on your Arch Linux system.