Recommended installation of [Erlang/OTP](http://www.erlang.org) is binary packages from [Erlang Solutions](https://www.erlang-solutions.com/downloads/download-erlang-otp). For source it is recommended you use [erln8](http://metadave.github.io/erln8/) or [kerl](https://github.com/yrashk/kerl).
Recommended installation of [Erlang/OTP](http://www.erlang.org) is source built using [erln8](http://metadave.github.io/erln8/) or [kerl](https://github.com/yrashk/kerl). For binary packages use those provided by [Erlang Solutions](https://www.erlang-solutions.com/downloads/download-erlang-otp), but be sure to choose the "Standard" download option or you'll have issues building projects.