How To Install focuswriter on Kali Linux

In this tutorial we learn how to install focuswriter on Kali Linux. focuswriter is Fullscreen distraction-free writing program

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install focuswriter on Kali Linux.

What is focuswriter

focuswriter is:

Focuswriter is a fullscreen writing program designed to be distraction free. You can customize your environment by changing the font, colors, and background image to add ambiance. FocusWriter features an on-the-fly updating wordcount, optional auto-save, optional daily goals, and toolbars that hide away to allow you to focus more clearly. Additionally, when you open the program your current work in progress will automatically load and position you at the end of your document, so that you can immediately jump back in.

There are three methods to install focuswriter on Kali Linux. We can use apt-get, apt and aptitude. In the following sections we will describe each method. You can choose one of them.

Install focuswriter Using apt-get

Update apt database with apt-get using the following command.

sudo apt-get update

After updating apt database, We can install focuswriter using apt-get by running the following command:

sudo apt-get -y install focuswriter

Install focuswriter Using apt

Update apt database with apt using the following command.

sudo apt update

After updating apt database, We can install focuswriter using apt by running the following command:

sudo apt -y install focuswriter

Install focuswriter Using aptitude

If you want to follow this method, you might need to install aptitude on Kali Linux first since aptitude is usually not installed by default on Kali Linux. Update apt database with aptitude using the following command.

sudo aptitude update

After updating apt database, We can install focuswriter using aptitude by running the following command:

sudo aptitude -y install focuswriter

How To Uninstall focuswriter on Kali Linux

To uninstall only the focuswriter package we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get remove focuswriter

Uninstall focuswriter And Its Dependencies

To uninstall focuswriter and its dependencies that are no longer needed by Kali Linux, we can use the command below:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove focuswriter

Remove focuswriter Configurations and Data

To remove focuswriter configuration and data from Kali Linux we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y purge focuswriter

Remove focuswriter configuration, data, and all of its dependencies

We can use the following command to remove focuswriter configurations, data and all of its dependencies, we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove --purge focuswriter

Dependencies

focuswriter have the following dependencies:

References

Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install focuswriter package on Kali Linux using different package management tools: apt, apt-get and aptitude.