## Installing Elixir

### Homebrew for Mac OS X

Elixir requires Erlang R16B:

```bash
$ brew tap homebrew/versions
$ brew install erlang-r16
```

If you have a previous Erlang version installed, unlink it and link the new one:

```bash
$ brew uninstall erlang
$ brew link erlang-r16
```

Update your homebrew to latest and install Elixir:

```bash
$ brew update
$ brew install elixir
```

### On Linux

Fedora 17+ and Fedora Rawhide: `sudo yum -y install elixir`
Arch Linux : Elixir is available on AUR via `yaourt -S elixir`

### Installing from Source

Get [Erlang R16B](http://www.erlang.org/download.html), then [download a precompiled package](https://github.com/elixir-lang/elixir/releases/latest).

## Running tests

```bash
$ elixir bob_test.exs
```

## Recommended Learning Resources

Exercism provides exercises and feedback but can be difficult to jump into for those learning Elixir for the first time. These resources can help you get started:

* [Elixir Getting Started Guide](http://elixir-lang.org/getting_started/1.html)
* [Elixir Documentation](http://elixir-lang.org/docs/stable/)
* [Programming Elixir](http://pragprog.com/book/elixir/programming-elixir), by Dave Thomas
* [StackOverflow](http://stackoverflow.com/)

## Installing Elixir

### Homebrew for Mac OS X

Elixir requires Erlang:

```bash
$ brew install erlang
```

Update your homebrew to latest and install Elixir:

```bash
$ brew update
$ brew install elixir
```

### On Linux

Fedora 17+ and Fedora Rawhide: `sudo yum -y install elixir`
Arch Linux : Elixir is available on AUR via `yaourt -S elixir`

### Installing from Source

Get [Erlang R16B](http://www.erlang.org/download.html), then [download a precompiled package](https://github.com/elixir-lang/elixir/releases/latest).

## Running tests

```bash
$ elixir bob_test.exs
```

## Recommended Learning Resources

Exercism provides exercises and feedback but can be difficult to jump into for those learning Elixir for the first time. These resources can help you get started:

* [Elixir Getting Started Guide](http://elixir-lang.org/getting_started/1.html)
* [Elixir Documentation](http://elixir-lang.org/docs/stable/)
* [Programming Elixir](http://pragprog.com/book/elixir/programming-elixir), by Dave Thomas
* [StackOverflow](http://stackoverflow.com/)

Update the Installing Elixir instructions on OS X.
Update the Installing Elixir instructions on OS X.

Simplify the instructions for installing erlang and elixir with homebrew.

Fixes #1243.
