Terminator
It is a terminal emulator for Linux and Unix-like operating systems.
A terminal emulator is a program that provides a graphical interface for users to access a command-line interface, allowing them to run text-based commands and interact with the system
Check your OS
This step is optional. It's just to make sure you have Fedorainstalled.
/etc/os-release
cat /etc/os-release
hostnamectl
hostnamectl
Output
When you run hostnamectl without any options, it provides detailed information about the system's hostname, operating system, kernel, and other system-related settings.
lsb_release
lsb_release -a
Output
lsb_release is a command-line utility commonly found in Linux distributions that adhere to the Linux Standard Base (LSB). The LSB is a standardization initiative that aims to increase compatibility between different Linux distributions by defining a common set of libraries and conventions.
uname
uname -a
Output
The uname -a command is used to display detailed system information about the Linux operating system. It provides information about the system's kernel and other system-related details.
Let's get down to business
shall we?
Solution
By using the dnf package manager, Let's install the Terminator terminal emulator
DNF Package manager
Meaning
DNF stands for "Dandified Yum." It is the next-generation package manager used in various Linux distributions, including Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
Features
DNF was introduced as a replacement for the Yum package manager, and it offers improved performance, dependency resolution, and a more user-friendly command-line interface for package management tasks.
Name origin
The name "Dandified Yum" is a play on words and a nod to Yum, which stands for "Yellowdog Updater, Modified."
Open the terminal
Update Fedora
sudo dnf update
Before installing any new packages, it's a good idea to update your system to make sure you have the latest package information and security updates.
Install the package
Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo dnf install terminator
The output will look something like the following:
Check installation
Version
terminator --version
Output
Executable file's path
which terminator
Output
Open Terminator
terminator
Output:
Done
Celebrate
Let's become friends
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