To install software on NetBSD, you typically use the pkg_add command, which is part of the pkgtools package. This command allows you to install software packages from various sources, including the NetBSD Packages Collection (pkgsrc).
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Update Package Database: Before installing any software, it's a good idea to update the package database to ensure you have the latest information about available packages. You can do this with the command:
pkg_add -u
Search for Packages: If you're not sure of the exact package name, you can search for it using:
pkg_info | grep <package-name>
Replace <package-name> with keywords related to the software you're looking for.
Install a Package: Once you know the exact package name, you can install it using:
pkg_add <package-name>
For example, to install the nginx web server, you would run:
pkg_add nginx
Verify Installation: After installation, you can verify that the package is installed correctly by checking its version or existence:
pkg_info nginx
To install the git version control system on NetBSD, follow these steps:
Update the package database:
pkg_add -u
Install git:
pkg_add git
Verify the installation:
git --version
This should display the installed version of Git.
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