How to Install wantguns-bin on Arch Linux

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install the wantguns-bin package which is available on GitHub. The package is designed for Arch Linux, so let's get started.

Step 1: Installing Dependencies

Before installing the wantguns-bin package, we need to install its dependencies. Use the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S git binutils make gcc fakeroot

This will install the required dependencies for compiling and building the package.

Step 2: Cloning the Repository

After installing the dependencies, we can clone the wantguns-bin repository using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/wantguns/bin.git

This will clone the repository to your current working directory.

Step 3: Building and Installing the Package

Now that we have downloaded the repository, we can build and install the package. Navigate to the cloned repository using the following command:

cd bin

Next, use the makepkg command to build and install the package:

makepkg -sri

The -s option instructs makepkg to resolve and install package dependencies, and the -r option instructs it to remove any previously built packages. The -i option instructs it to install the package after building it.

The build process might take some time depending on your system's specifications.

Step 4: Verifying the Installation

After the installation is complete, you can verify it by checking whether the package is installed correctly:

pacman -Ql wantguns-bin

This command will list all the files that were installed by the wantguns-bin package.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed the wantguns-bin package on your Arch Linux system.