How to Install FPM on POP! OS Latest

FPM is a popular package building tool used to create packages in various formats such as RPM, DEB, and more. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install FPM on POP! OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have the following requirements:

• POP! OS Latest installed on your system
• Terminal application opened
• Internet Connection

Step 1: Install the Required Dependencies

To install FPM on POP! OS Latest, we need to install some dependencies first. Open the terminal using the shortcut Ctrl+Alt+T and execute the following command:

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

This command will update the package list and install the necessary dependencies required to install FPM on POP! OS Latest.

Step 2: Install FPM

To download FPM, we will use the gem command, which is a package manager for Ruby. Execute the following command in the terminal:

sudo gem install fpm

This installation process may take a few minutes; wait patiently until the installation process completes successfully.

Step 3: Verify the Installation

Once the FPM installation is complete, verify the installation by running the following command in the terminal.

fpm --version

This command will display the version of FPM installed on your system.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed FPM on your POP! OS Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we covered the steps involved in installing FPM on POP! OS Latest. You can use this package builder tool to create packages in various formats, including RPM, DEB, and more. Enjoy exploring FPM and building your packages.