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How to install FeedReader on Ubuntu 17.04

To install FeedReader on Ubuntu 17.04

FeedReader is an open-source aggregator for online news feeds. It combines all your favorite subscriptions into a simple interface to organize and browse the feeds easily. FeedReader supports desktop notifications and responsive design. It also supports feedbin that delivers a great reading experience and Local RSS so that no online account is needed. All the information gets stored in the target system' s hard drive. This tutorial explains the installation of FeedReader on Ubuntu 17.04.


Features

  • Fast search and filters
  • Tagging
  • Handy keyboard short-cuts
  • Database
  • Several Themes
  • Steps

Installation procedure

To proceed with the installation procedure, add the required repositories to run the FeedReader on the target system. 

root@example:~# add-apt-repository ppa:eviltwin1/feedreader-daily
 OUT OF DATE!

DO NOT USE THIS!
 More info: https://launchpad.net/~eviltwin1/+archive/ubuntu/feedreader-daily
Press [ENTER] to continue or ctrl-c to cancel adding it

gpg: keyring `/tmp/tmpm_zytllu/secring.gpg'  created
gpg: keyring `/tmp/tmpm_zytllu/pubring.gpg'  created
gpg: requesting key 3E22AF97 from hkp server keyserver.ubuntu.com
gpg: /tmp/tmpm_zytllu/trustdb.gpg: trustdb created
gpg: key 3E22AF97: public key " Launchpad PPA for JeanLuc"  imported
gpg: Total number processed: 1
gpg:               imported: 1  (RSA: 1)
OK


Next update the repository by running the following apt-get update command as follows. 

root@example:~# apt-get update
Hit:1 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial InRelease
Get:2 http://ppa.launchpad.net/eviltwin1/feedreader-daily/ubuntu xenial InRelease [18.1 kB]
Get:3 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial-updates InRelease [102 kB]    
Get:4 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial-security InRelease [102 kB]     
Get:5 http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial-backports InRelease [102 kB]  
Get:6 http://ppa.launchpad.net/eviltwin1/feedreader-daily/ubuntu xenial/main amd64 Packages [708 B]
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Reading package lists... Done

Now install the FeedReader application in the target system by running the following command and press y to continue with the installation procedure. 

root@example:~# apt-get install feedreader -y
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
The following additional packages will be installed:
  libjavascriptcoregtk-3.0-0 libwebkit2gtk-3.0-25 libwebkitgtk-3.0-common
The following NEW packages will be installed:
  feedreader libjavascriptcoregtk-3.0-0 libwebkit2gtk-3.0-25
  libwebkitgtk-3.0-common
.
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Setting up libwebkit2gtk-3.0-25:amd64 (2.4.11-0ubuntu0.1) ...
Setting up feedreader (1.7.0~r1091+pkg22~ubuntu0.4.1) ...
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.23-0ubuntu3) ...

The installation is now complete. Now go to Ubuntu dashboard and type the feedreader application. Click on the icon to open the application.

The FeedReader is now running in the target system. Now select the RSS service from the drop-down list.


The installation procedure of FeedReader on Ubuntu 17.04 is now complete.

Tag : FeedReader Ubuntu
FAQ
Q
What is a Tickr in FeedReader?
A
Tickr is a slightly different entry in this mix. It's a Linux desktop client, but it's not your traditional browse-and-read format. Instead, it slides your feed's headlines across a bar on your desktop like a news ticker; it's a great choice for news junkies who want to get the latest from a variety of sources. Clicking on a headline will open it in your browser of choice. It's not a dedicated reading client like the rest of the applications on this list, but if you're more interested in skimming headlines than reading every article, it's a good pick.

Tickr's source code and binaries can be found on the project's website under a GPL license.
Q
What is a Tiny Tiny RSS in FeedReader?
A
It would be difficult to build a list of modern RSS readers without including Tiny Tiny RSS. It's among the most popular self-hosted web-based readers, and it's chocked full of features: OPML import and export, keyboard shortcuts, sharing features, a themeable interface, an infrastructure for plug-ins, filtering capabilities, and lots more.

Tiny Tiny RSS also hosts an official Android client, for those hoping to read on the go.

Both the web and Android source code for Tiny Tiny RSS can be found on GitLab under a GPLv3 license.
Q
What are the alternative tools available for the FeedReader?
A
The following tools are alternative for the FeedReader,
Snownews
OpenStack
Liferea
Q
How to remove the FeedReader application on Ubuntu?
A
For uninstalling the FeedReader on Ubuntu, use the following command as given below "# apt-get remove feedreader -y"
Q
How to install FeedReader on OpenSUSE?
A
For the installation of the FeedReader on OpenSUSE, use the following command as given below "# zypper install feedreader -y".