xed on 5.0

[Moltke]

Hi, new to Linux Lite, not new to linux; I'm trying it out as a replacement for my Slackware stuff.
Would love to have xed as text editor, but can't get it installed (tried several things, including the install instructions from the Linux Mint page (which is kind of strange as Lite is also based on Ubuntu..)).

Any tips on how to add the right PPA or another solution?

Thx!
Aernoudt

Use the .deb file to install it

Download

Code:

wget http://packages.linuxmint.com/pool/backport/x/xed/xed_2.4.2+tricia_amd64.deb

then install with

Code:

sudo apt install ./xed_2.4.2+tricia_amd64.deb

Note that for the command above to work, xed's .deb pkg must be in your home dir, otherwise cd into the one you downloaded it, run the command from there and tha's it, xed should install with no problem.

Hope this helps!