How to Install Sismics Reader on Void Linux

Sismics Reader is an open-source RSS and ATOM feed reader that allows users to easily manage and read their favorite news feeds. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Sismics Reader on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Update package list

We recommend updating your package list before installing any new packages. Open the terminal and execute the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S

Step 2: Install dependencies

Sismics Reader requires a few dependencies to be installed on the system before it can be installed.

Execute the following commands to install dependencies:

sudo xbps-install gcc g++ make openssl-devel libcurl-devel libjansson-devel libxml2-devel

Step 3: Download and Install Sismics Reader

  1. Create a new directory for Sismics Reader and navigate to it using the following command:

    mkdir ~/sismics-reader
    cd ~/sismics-reader
    
  2. Download the latest version of Sismics Reader by executing the following command:

    wget https://www.sismics.com/reader/download/sismics-reader-latest.tar.gz
    
  3. Extract the downloaded archive by executing the following command:

    tar -xzf sismics-reader-latest.tar.gz
    
  4. Navigate to the extracted directory using the following command:

    cd sismics-reader
    
  5. Install Sismics Reader by running the following command:

    make && sudo make install
    
  6. Verify installation by opening the following URL in your web browser:

    http://localhost:8080
    

    The Sismics Reader UI should now be accessible from your browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Sismics Reader on Void Linux. You can now configure and start using Sismics Reader to manage your news feeds.

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