Chapter 01: Installing Vim on Linux (Arch)

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Hello, Linux Adventurer!

If you're using an Arch Linux computer, this chapter will show you how to install Vim, your secret code-editing notebook!

Step 1: Open Your Terminal

First, open your terminal (the black screen where you type commands).

Step 2: Install Vim

Vim is usually found in your system's "app store" for commands, called pacman. We'll use the sudo command to tell your computer you have permission to install new software.

Type this command into your terminal and press Enter:

sudo pacman -S vim

If your computer asks for your password, type it in and press Enter. You might not see the letters as you type your password, and that's normal for security!

When it asks (Y/n), type Y and press Enter to say "Yes, install it!"

Step 3: Verify Your Installation

Let's make sure Vim is ready to go!

Type this command in your terminal and press Enter:

vim --version

You should see lots of information about Vim, including its version number. As long as you see some text and a version, Vim is installed correctly!

Congratulations! Vim is now installed on your Arch Linux computer. Get ready to learn its secrets!