How to Install Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™ on Linux Mint Latest

OpenSpeedTest™ is a popular online tool for testing internet speed. However, sometimes it can be useful to have an offline version of the tool installed on your device. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™ on Linux Mint Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, please ensure that you have access to the following:

• A Linux Mint Latest device
• An active internet connection

Step 1: Download the Installer from OpenSpeedTest™

The first step is to download the installer from the official website. Follow the steps below to download the installer.

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

2. Click on the "Download" button on the top right corner of the screen.

3. Select "Linux" from the list of available operating systems.

   

4. Once you have selected "Linux", click on the "Download" button.

   

Step 2: Install the Required Dependencies

After downloading the installer, you need to install some dependencies that are required to run the application. Follow the steps below to install them.

1. Open the Terminal application on your Linux Mint Latest device.

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

   sudo apt-get install qt5-default qt5-qmake qtbase5-dev-tools 
   

   This command will install the required dependencies.

Step 3: Install Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™

Once you have downloaded the installer and installed the required dependencies, you can now install Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™. Follow the steps below to complete the installation.

1. Open the Terminal application on your Linux Mint Latest device.

2. Navigate to the directory where the installer was downloaded. For example, if you downloaded the installer in the Downloads folder, type the following command:

   cd ~/Downloads/
   

3. Type the following command and press Enter:

   chmod +x OpenSpeedTest_Linux_x86_64.AppImage
   

   This command makes the installer executable.

4. Finally, type the following command and press Enter to run the installer:

   ./OpenSpeedTest_Linux_x86_64.AppImage
   

   This will start the interactive installer.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Step 4: Launch the Application

After the installation process is complete, you can launch the application from the menu of your Linux Mint Latest device. OpenSpeedTest™ will open in a new window, and you can start using it to test your internet speed.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Speed Test by OpenSpeedTest™ on Linux Mint Latest. By following these simple steps, you can now have an offline version of the popular speed-testing tool on your device.

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