How to Install Foxit Reader 1.1 on Linux Mint and Ubuntu Derivatives

Foxit Reader is a popular free PDF viewer that allows users to open, view, sign, print, and create PDF documents. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing Foxit Reader 1.1 on your Linux Mint and Ubuntu derivative systems.

The latest version available for download is Foxit Reader 1.1, which has been released a while ago. Since it's not available via any repository or PPA, we need to download the foxitreader deb package from the project's website and install it using command-line instructions.

To ensure a successful installation, please follow the instructions carefully based on your system and architecture.

For 64-bit Ubuntu 14.04 and derivative systems:

1. Open a terminal as an administrator.

2. Download the Foxit Reader deb package by running the following command: `$ sudo gdebi FoxitReader_1.1.0_b`

For 32-bit Ubuntu 14.04 and derivative systems:

1. Open a terminal as an administrator.

2. Download the Foxit Reader deb package by running the following command: `$ sudo gdebi FoxitReader_1.1.0_i386`

After downloading the package, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Foxit Reader supports various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu 14.04, Linux Mint 17 Qiana, Pinguy OS 14.04, Elementary OS 0.3 Freya, Deepin 2014, Peppermint Five, LXLE 14.04, Linux Lite 2.0, and other Ubuntu 14.04 derivative systems.

By using gdebi over dpkg, you can ensure that all dependencies are handled correctly during the installation process.

Once installed, you can open Foxit Reader by searching for it in your application menu or by running the command `foxitreader` in your terminal.

With Foxit Reader 1.1 on your Linux Mint and Ubuntu derivative system, you'll have a reliable and feature-rich PDF viewer at your fingertips, allowing you to easily view, sign, print, and create PDF documents.

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