How to Install Grist on Linux Mint

Grist is a powerful spreadsheet software that is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Grist on Linux Mint, the latest version.

Prerequisites

Before you start, you need to ensure that:

• You have a working internet connection
• You have sudo privileges on the Linux Mint system
• Your system is up-to-date and has all the necessary dependencies installed.

Step 1: Download the Grist installation package

1. Open a web browser and go to https://getgrist.com

2. Click on the "Download for Linux" button, it will automatically detect your operating system as Linux and download the .deb package file.

3. Wait for the download to complete.

Step 2: Install Grist

1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or through the applications menu.

2. Navigate to the directory where the Grist installation package is downloaded.

cd ~/Downloads

3. Install Grist by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install ./grist-0.9.68_amd64.deb

4. Wait for the installation to complete, it might take a few minutes.

Step 3: Launch Grist

1. After the installation completes, you can launch Grist from the applications menu.

2. Alternatively, you can launch it from the terminal using the following command:

grist

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Grist on Linux Mint. Now, you can start using Grist and explore its features to create powerful spreadsheets.

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