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Install ATOM Editor on Ubuntu 32 Bit System

Its easy to install the ATOM editor into Windows/Mac.
But when it comes to the different architecture on Ubuntu there where we need our Dev's Cap to get it using on the system.

So there are various solution's available through out the internet.
The solution that worked at once is simple as well as easy.

Want to learn more about this editor have a look at ATOM's Website
So lets have a look at the solution that just worked as charm at first hit. It uses the PPA which goes as, Open Terminal and use this command:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/atom
Accept the request to add, then update the system with the command
sudo apt-get update
Then finally use this command to install the  atom editor
sudo apt-get install atom

After installing enjoy with the lightweight editor.
If you want to open the atom editor as the root user then we can change few line as :

Go to the Directory under /usr/share/applications
There is a file named Atom,
Right click Atom file and go to Properties 
Under the Basic tab you can find an entry named Command
Replace it with this:
gksudo -k -u root  /opt/atom/atom
That's it close and enjoy the editor with root privileges.

Happy Learning and Enjoy :) 

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