diff --git a/docs/02_build/02_installing_pixlet.md b/docs/02_build/02_installing_pixlet.md index 4a88685..b4ea168 100644 --- a/docs/02_build/02_installing_pixlet.md +++ b/docs/02_build/02_installing_pixlet.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ First, install [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/) on your computer. Then, in your term brew install tidbyt/tidbyt/pixlet ``` -## Install on Linux +## Install on Linux (Debian-based) Download the `pixlet` binary from [the latest release][1] and move it into your `PATH`. A complete example looks like the following: @@ -26,6 +26,8 @@ chmod +x ./pixlet sudo mv pixlet /usr/local/bin/pixlet ``` +Non debian-based linux distros may experience some bugs with the binary. You may have to [install it from source](./04_advanced_installation.md). + ## Install on Windows First, install a file archiver that can support `tar.gz` archives if you don't already have one. [NanaZip](https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/nanazip/9N8G7TSCL18R) works great if you don't know where to start. Once installed, Download the Windows `pixlet` binary from [the latest release][1] on GitHub. @@ -50,4 +52,4 @@ Click `New` and browse to the newly created Pixlet folder and click ok: Open a new instance of PowerShell and run `pixlet version`. If all went well, you should see the following: ![windows env 05](img/windows_env_05.png) -[1]: https://github.com/tidbyt/pixlet/releases/latest \ No newline at end of file +[1]: https://github.com/tidbyt/pixlet/releases/latest