Linux Mint 18.3 Sylvia: Installing Hadrik's Xapps
Linux Mint is a popular distribution that offers an intuitive and user-friendly desktop experience. One of the ways to enhance its functionality is by installing third-party software. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of installing Hadrik's Xapps on Linux Mint 18.3 Sylvia.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure that your system meets the following prerequisites:
- You are running Linux Mint 18.3 Sylvia or a newer version.
- Your system is updated with the latest packages.
To update your system, open a terminal and run:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
Installing Hadrik's Xapps
Hadrik's Xapps is a collection of desktop applications developed by Hadrik Lennox. These apps include tools for system monitoring, productivity, and multimedia. To install them, follow these steps:
- First, you need to add the repository that contains Hadrik's Xapps. Open a terminal and run:
wget -qO- https://dl-ssl.google.com/dl/linux/direct/gpg_keys.list | sudo tee /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/google.asc > /dev/null
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://pool.sks-keyservers.net:80 --recv-keys 4F2523612B7952BA5FC0A6D6E64C51324643B637
echo "deb [arch=amd64] http://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/ stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google-chrome.list > /dev/null
sudo apt-get update
- Once the repository is added, you can install Hadrik's Xapps using the following command:
sudo apt-get install xapps-common xapps-session xapps-terminal xapps-diskusage xapps-systemmonitor xapps-internetmonitor xapps-notes xapps-calculator xapps-texteditor xapps-imageviewer xapps-soundrecorder xapps-mp3player
This command installs the common package, session manager, and a selection of Xapps. Feel free to customize this command to include only the applications you are interested in.
- After the installation is complete, you may need to restart your system for the changes to take effect.
Conclusion
In this blog post, we covered the process of installing Hadrik's Xapps on Linux Mint 18.3 Sylvia. These applications can help improve your productivity and provide additional functionality to your desktop environment. Remember that, as with any third-party software, it is essential to keep your system updated to ensure security and stability.
If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to leave a comment below. Happy Linuxing!