How to Install Jotgit on Fedora Server Latest

Jotgit is a text editor built on top of Git, inspired by Notational Velocity. It is a perfect tool for programmers, writers, and bloggers who prefer a lightweight and customizable writing tool. This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of Jotgit on Fedora Server Latest using the command line.

Prerequisites

Before you begin the installation process, make sure that you have the following:

  • Access to the command line on your Fedora Server Latest system
  • Git installed on your system
  • Basic knowledge of the command line

Step 1: Install Qt5 and QMake

The first step is to install Qt5 and QMake on your Fedora Server Latest system, which are required for building the Jotgit application. Open the terminal and enter the following command:

sudo dnf install qt5-qmake qt5-qtbase-devel

This will install Qt5 and QMake on your system.

Step 2: Clone the Jotgit Repository

Next, you need to clone the Jotgit repository onto your system. Enter the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/jdleesmiller/jotgit.git

This will clone the Jotgit repository to your system.

Step 3: Build the Jotgit Application

Now that you have cloned the repository, navigate to the jotgit directory using the command:

cd jotgit

Then, run the following command to build the application:

qmake jotgit.pro && make

This will build the Jotgit application, and the executable binary file will be created in the directory.

Step 4: Install Jotgit

After building the Jotgit application, you can install it on your system using the command:

sudo make install

This will install the application on your system.

Step 5: Verify the Installation

To verify that the installation was successful, run the following command in the terminal:

jotgit

This will launch the Jotgit application, and you can start using it.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Jotgit on your Fedora Server Latest system. You can now use this lightweight and customizable text editor for your programming or writing needs.