How to Install Micro on NetBSD

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Micro, the modern terminal-based text editor on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

  • A NetBSD machine
  • Superuser privilege

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install Micro on NetBSD:

  1. Open the terminal and become the root user by typing:

    su -

  2. Install the necessary dependencies by typing:

    pkgin install go git

  3. Clone the latest version of Micro using Git:

    git clone https://github.com/zyedidia/micro.git && cd micro

  4. Use the following command to build Micro:

    make build

    This will create a micro binary in the ~/go/bin directory.

    Note: If you encounter any errors during the build process, make sure your Go environment is set up correctly. Refer to the Go installation guide for more information.

  5. (Optional) Add the micro binary to your PATH:

    export PATH=~/go/bin:$PATH

    This will allow you to run Micro from anywhere in the terminal.

  6. Test that Micro is working by typing:

    micro

    This should launch the Micro text editor.

Congratulations! You have now installed Micro on NetBSD. Enjoy the simplicity and ease of use of this modern terminal-based text editor.