Tutorial: How to Install Minetest on NixOS Latest
Minetest is a free, open-source sandbox-style game that allows you to create your own world and explore it however you want. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install Minetest on the latest version of NixOS.
Prerequisites:
- A machine running the latest version of NixOS
- Internet connection
Step 1: Open the Terminal
Open a terminal on your NixOS machine by clicking on the terminal icon or by using the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Alt+T).
Step 2: Update Packages
Before installing Minetest, make sure your system is up to date. To do that, run the following command:
sudo nix-channel --update
sudo nix-env -u
This command will update all installed packages on your system.
Step 3: Install Minetest
To install Minetest on NixOS, launch the terminal and run the following command:
sudo nix-env -iA nixos.minetest
This command will install the latest version of Minetest on your machine.
Step 4: Launch Minetest
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Minetest by typing "minetest" on the terminal or by using the application launcher in your desktop environment.
minetest
Step 5: Enjoy!
Once you've launched Minetest, you can start enjoying the game by exploring your own world, building structures and interacting with other players.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we've shown you how to install and launch Minetest on NixOS. Once you have installed the game, you can explore and create your own world as you wish!