Installing and Starting Emacs

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Installing and Starting Emacs

In this lab, you will be installing Emacs, starting Emacs, and using part of the built-in help system. Knowledge about installing software packages on Linux is recommended for this lab. You will be using the default software packaging systems provided by each operating system. Upon completing this lab, you will know how to install, start, and exit Emacs. In addition, you will know how the describe-keys portion of the help section works.

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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Sep 24, 2025

Duration

30m

Challenge

Install and Start Emacs on server-1
- Install Emacs on APT-based system server-1.
- Start Emacs on server-1.
Challenge

Use the Describe-Keys Function, and Quit Emacs on server-1
- Describe the key sequence C-h i in Emacs running on server-1.
- Exit Emacs.
Challenge

Install and Start Emacs on Server-2
- Install Emacs on RPM-based system server-2.
- Start Emacs on server-2.
Challenge

Use the Describe-Keys Function, and Quit Emacs on server-2
- Describe the key sequence C-h d in Emacs running on server-2.
- Exit Emacs.

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