How to install Notepad++ on Void Linux

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Notepad++ on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, please ensure that you have the following:

  • A machine running Void Linux.
  • Access to the terminal.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Open the terminal on your Void Linux machine.
  2. Update the package repository using the following command:
sudo xbps-install -S
  1. Install Wine using the following command:
sudo xbps-install wine
  1. Download the latest version of Notepad++ for Windows from their official website at https://notepad-plus-plus.org/.
  2. Navigate to the directory where the downloaded Notepad++ installer is located.
  3. Execute the following command to launch the installer using Wine:
wine <notepad++-installer>.exe

(Note: Replace <notepad++-installer> with the actual name of the installer file downloaded in step 4). 7. The Notepad++ installation wizard will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 8. Once the installation is complete, you can launch Notepad++ by executing the following command in the terminal:

wine ~/.wine/drive_c/Program\ Files\ \(x86\)/Notepad++/notepad++.exe

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Notepad++ on Void Linux.