How to Install FPM on Linux Mint Latest

FPM is a popular tool used for packaging software in various formats. It is a RubyGem but can be installed on any platform where Ruby is available. This tutorial will show you how to install FPM on the latest version of Linux Mint.

Prerequisites

Before following this tutorial, ensure that you have:

• A Linux Mint Latest installation
• Internet connectivity

Step 1: Install Ruby

FPM is written in Ruby, so the first step is to install Ruby if it is not already installed on your system. Open the terminal and run the following command to install Ruby:

sudo apt-get install ruby-full

Step 2: Install FPM

Now that Ruby is installed, you can proceed to install FPM. Follow the steps below to install FPM on Linux Mint Latest:

1. Open the terminal and run the following command to install FPM dependencies:

   sudo apt-get install build-essential ruby-dev rubygems
   

2. Once the dependencies are installed, use the following command to install FPM:

   sudo gem install fpm
   

This command will install the latest version of FPM along with its dependencies.

Step 3: Verify the Installation

To verify if FPM is installed on your system, run the following command:

fpm

This will display the FPM help message, confirming that FPM is installed on your system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install FPM on Linux Mint Latest. With FPM installed, you can now package software for various platforms and distributions. For more information on how to use FPM, refer to its official documentation.