Komodo Edit is a great code editor that runs on Windows, Mac and Linux systems. Just like Notepad++ for Windows, Komodo Edit gives you all of those features and more. Better yet, it works in Linux systems, including Ubuntu and it’s free.
If you’ve been wanting similar tool like Notepad++ in Linux system, then you might want to try this code editor. I am currently using it in Ubuntu and all I can say is it’s great! This editor supports Python, PHP, Perl, Ruby, Tcl JavaScript, CSS, HTML and other web languages.
Recently, version 8.2 (Stable) and version 8.5 (beta) were made available for users to download and use. Komodo Edit 8.0 introduces many new features including, new user interface, floating side panes, auto abbreviation snippets, and more.
If you’re wondering how to install this free code editor in Ubuntu and Window, continue below to learn how.
For Windows and Mac OS X users, use the download link here to get a copy for your systems. It’s easy to install in Windows or Mac OS X systems, just download the image and install.
Ubuntu users, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal or console. When it opens, run the commands below to add the below PPA repository on your system.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:mystic-mirage/komodo-edit
Next, run the commands below to install Komodo Edit as well as its global menu tools.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install komodo-edit komodo-edit-globalmenu
That’s it! Now, at the time of this writing the beta version 8.5 wasn’t available in the PPA repository so you must manually install it. We’ve shown you how to manually install Komodo Edit in this blog post.
After installing it, you may have to restart to use it. Installing it manually will not get you global menu tools.
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to install Komodo Edit 8.2 in Ubuntu?
To install Komodo Edit 8.2 in Ubuntu, you can add the PPA repository 'ppa:mystic-mirage/komodo-edit' to your system and then run the commands 'sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install komodo-edit komodo-edit-globalmenu'.
What are the key features of Komodo Edit 8.0?
Komodo Edit 8.0 introduced new features such as a new user interface, floating side panes, auto abbreviation snippets, and more, making it a versatile code editor for various programming languages.
Is Komodo Edit free for Windows and Mac users?
Yes, Komodo Edit is free to download and use for both Windows and Mac OS X users. You can easily download the image file and install it on your system.
Which programming languages are supported by Komodo Edit?
Komodo Edit supports a wide range of programming languages including Python, PHP, Perl, Ruby, Tcl, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and other web languages.
How can I manually install Komodo Edit 8.5 beta?
If the beta version 8.5 is not available in the PPA repository, you can manually install it by following the instructions provided in a blog post. After installation, you may need to restart your system to use it.
Can Komodo Edit be used on Linux systems like Ubuntu?
Yes, Komodo Edit is compatible with Linux systems including Ubuntu, providing users with a code editor similar to Notepad++ for Windows.
What keyboard shortcut can I use to open the terminal in Ubuntu for Komodo Edit installation?
To open the terminal in Ubuntu for Komodo Edit installation, press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard to access the console.
Are there any additional tools included with Komodo Edit installation on Ubuntu?
When installing Komodo Edit on Ubuntu, you can also install its global menu tools by running the command 'sudo apt-get install komodo-edit-globalmenu'.
