How to Install erlang-base software package in Debian 8 (Jessie)

How to Install erlang-base software package in Debian 8 (Jessie)

erlang-base software package provides Erlang/OTP virtual machine and base applications, you can install in your Debian 8 (Jessie) by running the commands given below on the terminal,

$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install erlang-base 

erlang-base is installed in your system.

Make ensure the erlang-base package were installed using the commands given below,

$ sudo dpkg-query -l | grep erlang-base *

You will get with erlang-base package name, version, architecture and description in a table

erlang-base package basic information:

Distro Debian 8 jessie
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Package erlang-base
Version 1:17.3-dfsg-4
Description Erlang/OTP virtual machine and base applications
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See Also, How to uninstall or remove erlang-base software package from Debian 8 (Jessie)?