FunOS

Sublime Text is a highly popular text editor known for its speed, simplicity, and robust features, making it a favorite among developers and writers. If you’re using FunOS and want to take advantage of Sublime Text’s capabilities, this guide will walk you through the steps to install it, launch it, and uninstall it if necessary.

What is Sublime Text?

Sublime Text is a lightweight yet powerful text editor designed for coding, markup, and prose. It offers features such as syntax highlighting, auto-completion, multiple selections, and split editing, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and advanced users. With its cross-platform support and extensibility through plugins, Sublime Text is a versatile tool for any workflow.

How to Install Sublime Text on FunOS

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Start by opening a terminal using one of the following methods:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner of the screen, then select Terminal.
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray.
• Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.

Step 2: Update the Package List

Before installing anything, ensure your package list is up-to-date:

sudo apt update

Step 3: Install the Necessary Dependencies

Install apt-transport-https to enable the system to fetch packages over HTTPS:

sudo apt install apt-transport-https

Step 4: Add the GPG Key

Download and add the Sublime Text GPG key to your system:

wget -qO - https://download.sublimetext.com/sublimehq-pub.gpg | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/sublimehq-archive.gpg > /dev/null

Step 5: Add the Repository

Add the Sublime Text stable repository to your system:

echo "deb https://download.sublimetext.com/ apt/stable/" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/sublime-text.list

Step 6: Update the Package List Again

Refresh the package list to include the newly added Sublime Text repository:

sudo apt update

Step 7: Install Sublime Text

Install Sublime Text by running the following command:

sudo apt install sublime-text

Step 8: Reload the Menu

To make Sublime Text appear in the Application Menu, reload the menu:

1. Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
2. Click Reload menu.

Launching Sublime Text

After installation, Sublime Text will be listed in the Development category of the Application Menu. To launch Sublime Text:

1. Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
2. Navigate to Development.
3. Click Sublime Text.

How to Uninstall Sublime Text on FunOS

If you decide to remove Sublime Text, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Open a terminal using the methods described earlier.

Step 2: Remove Sublime Text

Uninstall Sublime Text with the following command:

sudo apt remove --purge sublime-text

Step 3: Remove Any Unused Dependencies

Clean up unnecessary dependencies that are no longer needed:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

Step 4: Remove the Repository and Key (Optional)

If you no longer need the Sublime Text repository and its GPG key, remove them:

sudo rm -f /etc/apt/sources.list.d/sublime-text.list
sudo rm -f /etc/apt/trusted.gpg.d/sublimehq-archive.gpg

Step 5: Update the Package List

Refresh the package list after removing the repository:

sudo apt update

Step 6: Remove User Data (Optional)

To completely remove Sublime Text-related files, delete its configuration and cache data:

rm -rf $HOME/.cache/sublime-text
rm -rf $HOME/.config/sublime-text

Step 7: Reload the Menu

Finally, reload the menu to ensure Sublime Text is removed from the Application Menu:

1. Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
2. Click Reload menu.

Conclusion

Sublime Text is a powerful and user-friendly text editor that can significantly enhance your productivity. Installing it on FunOS is straightforward, and the uninstallation process ensures you can remove it completely if needed. Whether you’re coding, writing, or just editing text, Sublime Text provides the tools you need in a fast and intuitive interface.