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Expand Up @@ -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:

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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.

Expand All @@ -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
[1]: https://github.com/tidbyt/pixlet/releases/latest
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