Installing Micro on Void Linux

Micro is a modern, easy-to-use text editor designed specifically for the terminal. It is available for a variety of operating systems, including Void Linux. In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps to install Micro on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

• A functioning instance of Void Linux.
• A working internet connection.
• Superuser privileges (root access).

Installation Steps

Step 1: Update the system

Before we begin, we need to update our system to ensure that all packages are up to date.

sudo xbps-install -Su

Step 2: Install dependencies

Micro requires the following dependencies to be installed:

• libncursesw-dev
• gcc

To install these dependencies, execute the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S libncursesw-dev gcc

Step 3: Download and install Micro

To download and install Micro, execute the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S micro

This command will download and install the latest version of Micro.

Step 4: Verify installation

To verify that Micro has been successfully installed, execute the following command:

micro -version

This should result in a output similar to the following:

> micro -version
micro 2.0.10

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Micro on your Void Linux system.

Conclusion

Micro is a lightweight and easy-to-use text editor designed specifically for the terminal. In this tutorial, we walked through the necessary steps to install Micro on a Void Linux system. With Micro installed, you can now start exploring its features and editing your files with ease.