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Writer: Cooper Reagan
How to install Emacs in Ubuntu 24.10 terminal?
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What you will read?
If you’re using Ubuntu 24.10 and need a powerful text editor for coding, writing, or even managing emails, Emacs is a great choice. It’s highly customizable, keyboard-driven, and supports a wide range of workflows.
Step 1 – Update Your System
First, open your terminal and run the following command to update your package list:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -yStep 2 – Install Emacs
You can install Emacs from the default Ubuntu repositories using this simple command:
sudo apt install emacs -yThis will install the latest available stable version from Ubuntu’s official repo.
Step 3 – Launch Emacs
After installation, you can launch Emacs by typing:
emacsIf you’re inside a graphical environment (GNOME, KDE, etc.), this will open the GUI version. If you’re in a terminal-only session (like SSH), it will open the terminal-based version (Emacs in ncurses mode).
Optional: Install Emacs GUI Version
If you specifically want the GUI version of Emacs and it’s not included in the basic package, install it like this:
sudo apt install emacs-gtk -yOr for Lucid toolkit:
sudo apt install emacs-lucid -yThat’s all it takes to get Emacs up and running on Ubuntu 24.10. Whether you’re a developer, sysadmin, or enthusiast, Emacs is a flexible and reliable editor to add to your toolkit.
