How to install Journal on Debian
Journal is a simple command-line tool designed to create and manage diary entries in a file-based system. The tool's primary advantage is the ability to create a diary entry quickly and easily, without the need for an internet connection or online account.
This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Journal on Debian. For this installation, we will use the Github version of Journal.
Prerequisites
Before installing Journal on Debian, you need to have the following:
- Debian Operating System installed (Debian Buster, Debian Stretch, Debian Jessie, etc.)
- A package manager (apt-get or aptitude)
- A Terminal window to access the command line.
Step 1 - Install the dependencies
Before installing Journal, we need to install its dependencies. Run the following command in a terminal window to install them.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y libsqlite3-dev libncurses5-dev
Step 2 - Download Journal
To download the most recent version of Journal, use the following command:
git clone https://github.com/inoda/journal.git
This command will create a new directory named journal in your current directory. Navigate to that directory using the following command:
cd journal
Step 3 - Build and install Journal
To build and install Journal, use the following command in the journal directory:
make && sudo make install
This command will build the Journal program and install it in the default directory.
Step 4 - Verify Installation
After completing the installation process, you can check whether Journal is installed successfully or not. Use the following command.
journal-1
This command will launch Journal. If it works correctly, you will see "Journal Title:" displayed in the Terminal.
Conclusion
Journal is now installed on your Debian system. Follow the steps mentioned above to install Journal quickly and easily. If you encounter any issues during installation, check the Journal repository for additional assistance, or use the Github issue tracker to report any issues.