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How to install Neofetch in Ubuntu

How to install Neofetch in Ubuntu

Neofetch is a CLI system information tool written in BASH. It displays information about the system like OS logo, theme, desktop environment, kernel,CPU,GPU and memory the user desires to view. The Neofetch is a highly customizable through the use of command line flags or the user configuration file. This tutorial explains the installation process of Neofetch on Ubuntu.

Installation procedure

To start with the installation procedure, add the repo by executing the below command and enter the user' s sudo password. 

user1@linuxhelpubnt:~$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:dawidd0811/neofetch
[sudo] password for user1:
 CLI script to show your system' s info and display an image using w3m.
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gpg: Total number processed: 1
gpg:               imported: 1  (RSA: 1)
OK

The repositories have been added. Run the apt update command to update the repositories in the target system. 

user1@linuxhelpubnt:~$ sudo apt update
Get:1 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial-security InRelease [102 kB]
Get:2 http://ppa.launchpad.net/dawidd0811/neofetch/ubuntu xenial InRelease [18.1 kB]
Hit:3 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial InRelease                                
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Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree      
Reading state information... Done

The target system is updated with the required repositories. Run the apt install neofetch command to install the package. 

user1@linuxhelpubnt:~$ sudo apt install neofetch
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree      
Reading state information... Done
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Processing triggers for man-db (2.7.5-1) ...
Setting up neofetch (3.1.0-1~ubuntu16.04.1) ...

The application is installed successfully. To open the application, type the following neofetch command in the terminal. 

user1@linuxhelpubnt:~$ neofetch


Wasn' t that an easy installation procedure? The neofetch application can be used on any OS that has BASH 3.2 +.

Tag : Ubuntu Neofetch
FAQ
Q
What is coomand to add to the repositary?
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To Add the following repository:
Syntax: "sudo add-apt-repository ppa:dawidd0811/neofetch"
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What is the configuration file of the Neofetch?
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Neofetch will by default create a config file at $HOME/.config/neofetch/config.conf on first run
Q
does its ppa remains same if so what was its stable ppa?
A
For linux mint and ubuntu "add-apt-repository ppa:dawidd0811/neofetch"
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What was its latest version?
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As of now Neofetch 4.0.2 .
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what is the usage of Neofetch?
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It displays information about your system next to an image, your OS logo and many more. Neofetch is used to show other users information about the OS/Distro you’re running, and also the the