How to install GarageHQ on Linux Mint

GarageHQ is a free, open-source garage management software that can help you manage your automotive repair or restoration business. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install GarageHQ on Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

A Linux Mint machine with the latest updates installed
A web browser
Basic knowledge of the Linux command line

Steps

Open your web browser and navigate to the GarageHQ installation page at https://garagehq.deuxfleurs.fr/.
Select the version of GarageHQ you want to install. For this tutorial, we will use the latest version available, which is v2.2.1.
Click the "Download" button to download the GarageHQ installation package. The package will be saved to your Downloads folder by default.
Open the Terminal app on Linux Mint.
Navigate to the directory where the GarageHQ installation package was saved by using the cd command. For example, if the package is in the Downloads folder, type:
```
cd ~/Downloads
```
Extract the contents of the installation package by typing:
```
tar -zxvf garagehq-2.2.1.tar.gz
```
Change into the extracted directory by typing:
```
cd garagehq-2.2.1
```
Run the installation script by typing:
```
./install.sh
```
Follow the prompts to complete the installation process. You will need to enter a username and password for the GarageHQ admin account.
Once the installation is complete, start the GarageHQ server by typing:
```
./bin/garagehq start
```
Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:9001. You should see the GarageHQ login page.
Enter the username and password you created during the installation process to log in and start using GarageHQ.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GarageHQ on Linux Mint.