How to Install inkscape software package in Debian 8 (Jessie)

How to Install inkscape software package in Debian 8 (Jessie)

inkscape software package provides vector-based drawing program, 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 inkscape 

inkscape is installed in your system.

Make ensure the inkscape package were installed using the commands given below,

$ sudo dpkg-query -l | grep inkscape *

You will get with inkscape package name, version, architecture and description in a table

inkscape package basic information:

Distro Debian 8 jessie
Section Graphics
Package inkscape
Version 0.48.5-3
Description vector-based drawing program
Sub Section Graphics


See Also, How to uninstall or remove inkscape software package from Debian 8 (Jessie)?