# Linux Installation

## **Debian 12+:**

1. **Download the Package:** Download the latest `k8studio.deb +12` package from the appropriate source. You might obtain this from the official website or another trusted repository.
2. **Open Terminal:** Open a terminal window on your Debian or Ubuntu system. You can do this by searching for "Terminal" in the applications menu or by using the shortcut `Ctrl + Alt + T`.
3. **Navigate to the Directory:** Use the `cd` command to navigate to the directory where the `k8studio.deb` package is located. For example, if it's in the Downloads folder, you can navigate there using

```
cd ~/Downloads
```

1. **Install the Package:** Install the `k8studio.deb` package using the `dpkg` command. Replace `k8studio.deb` with the actual filename if it's different.

```
sudo dpkg -i k8studio.deb
```

## **Debian 10:**

1. **Download the Package:** Download the latest `k8studio.deb 10` package from the appropriate source. You might obtain this from the official website or another trusted repository.
2. **Open Terminal:** Open a terminal window on your Debian or Ubuntu system. You can do this by searching for "Terminal" in the applications menu or by using the shortcut `Ctrl + Alt + T`.
3. **Navigate to the Directory:** Use the `cd` command to navigate to the directory where the `k8studio.deb` package is located. For example, if it's in the Downloads folder, you can navigate there using

```
cd ~/Downloads
```

1. **Install the Package:** Install the `k8studio.deb` package using the `dpkg` command. Replace `k8studio.deb` with the actual filename if it's different.

```
sudo dpkg -i k8studio.deb
```

## **App Image:**

1. **Download the K8studio AppImage:** Download the "K8studio.appImage" file from the official website or another trusted source.
2. **Set Execution Permissions:** Open a terminal window and navigate to the directory where the "K8studio.appImage" file is located. Use the `chmod` command to make the AppImage file executable. For example:

   ```bash
   chmod +x K8studio.appImage
   ```
3. **Optional: Move to a Preferred Location:** You can optionally move the AppImage file to a preferred location on your system. For example, you might move it to the `~/Applications` directory. Use the `mv` command for this purpose. For example:

   ```bash
   mv K8studio.appImage ~/Applications
   ```
4. **Launch the AppImage:** To run the K8studio AppImage, simply double-click on it in your file manager or execute it from the terminal. If you moved the AppImage to a different directory, navigate to that directory in the terminal first. For example:

   ```bash
   cd ~/Applications
   ./K8studio.appImage
   ```
5. **Optional: Create Desktop Shortcut:** If you want to create a desktop shortcut for the K8studio AppImage, you can do so manually or by using tools provided by your desktop environment.

## **Fedora:**

1. **Download the RPM Package:** Download the `k8studio.rpm` package from the official website or another trusted source.
2. **Open Terminal:** Open a terminal window on your Fedora system. You can do this by searching for "Terminal" in the applications menu or by using the shortcut `Ctrl + Alt + T`.
3. **Navigate to the Directory:** Use the `cd` command to navigate to the directory where the `k8studio.rpm` package is located. For example, if it's in the Downloads folder, you can navigate there using:

   ```bash
   cd ~/Downloads
   ```
4. **Install the Package:** Install the `k8studio.rpm` package using the `dnf` package manager. Use the following command:

   ```
   sudo dnf install k8studio.rpm
   ```
5. **Enter Your Password:** When prompted, enter your user password. Note that you need to have sudo privileges to install packages on Fedora.
6. **Wait for Installation:** Allow the installation process to complete. The `dnf` package manager will handle dependencies and install the package accordingly.
7. **Verify Installation:** After the installation is complete, you can verify that K8Studio is installed correctly by running:

   ```css
    codek8studio --version
   ```

   This should display the installed version of K8Studio.
8. **Launch K8Studio:** You can now launch K8Studio from the application menu or by running:

   ```
   k8studio
   ```

That's it! You have successfully installed K8Studio on your Fedora system using the RPM package

## **FreeBsd:**

1. **Download the FreeBSD Package:** Download the FreeBSD package for K8Studio, typically named `k8studio.freebsd`, from the official website or another trusted source.
2. **Open Terminal:** Open a terminal window on your FreeBSD system. You can do this by navigating to the Applications menu or by using a shortcut.
3. **Navigate to the Directory:** Use the `cd` command to navigate to the directory where you downloaded the K8Studio package. For example:

   ```bash
   cd ~/Downloads
   ```
4. **Install the Package:** Install the K8Studio package using the `pkg` package manager. Use the following command:

   ```
   sudo pkg install k8studio.freebsd
   ```
5. **Enter Your Password:** When prompted, enter your user password. Note that you need to have sudo privileges to install packages on FreeBSD.
6. **Wait for Installation:** Allow the installation process to complete. The `pkg` package manager will handle dependencies and install the package accordingly.
7. **Verify Installation:** After the installation is complete, you can verify that K8Studio is installed correctly by running:

   ```css
   k8studio --version
   ```

   This should display the installed version of K8Studio.
8. **Launch K8Studio:** You can now launch K8Studio from the application menu or by running:

   ```
   k8studio
   ```

That's it! You have successfully installed K8Studio on your FreeBSD system using the `k8studio.freebsd` package.