Reader is a command-line RSS reader that allows you to subscribe to your favorite websites and read their updates in one place. It is available for various operating systems, including NetBSD. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install Reader on NetBSD from the official GitHub repository.
Open the Terminal application on NetBSD.
Install the git package if it is not already installed on your system. Enter the following command:
pkgin install git
Use cd to navigate to the directory where you want to clone the Reader repository. For example, to clone the repository into your home directory, enter the following command:
cd ~
Clone the Reader repository from GitHub using git with the following command:
git clone https://github.com/lemon24/reader.git
Navigate to the reader directory with cd:
cd reader
Install the dependencies needed to run Reader by executing the make install command:
make install
Finally, run Reader with the following command:
reader
Reader should be up and running, and you can start adding your favorite RSS feeds immediately.
In conclusion, following the steps outlined above will allow you to install Reader on NetBSD and start reading RSS feeds in the terminal. As always, ensure that you have a stable internet connection during the installation process. Enjoy using Reader!
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