How to Install Kriss Feed on Elementary OS
Kriss Feed is an open source and simple RSS reader that you can install on your Elementary OS machine. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you install the software.
Prerequisites
- You have an updated elementary OS machine.
- You have a sudo-enabled user account.
Installation
First, open a terminal window by pressing the
Ctrl + Alt + Tkeys on your keyboard.Next, clone the Kriss Feed repository using the following command:
git clone https://github.com/tontof/kriss_feed.gitOnce the cloning process is complete, navigate to the Kriss Feed directory using the command:
cd kriss_feed/Run the following script to install the required packages:
sudo apt-get install php-curl php-gd php-mysql php-domNext, install Composer using the following command:
curl -s https://getcomposer.org/installer | phpRun the following command to install Kriss Feed dependencies:
php composer.phar installOnce the installation is complete, copy the
config.php-distfile and name itconfig.php.cp config.default.php config.phpConfigure the software by opening the
config.phpfile using a text editor of your choice, and replace the sample data with your database specifics.Finally, set up a virtual host for Kriss Feed by adding the following lines to your
apache2.conffile:<VirtualHost *:80> ServerAdmin [email protected] DocumentRoot /path/to/krissfeed ServerName krissfeed.example.com <Directory /path/to/krissfeed> Options FollowSymLinks AllowOverride All Require all granted </Directory> </VirtualHost>Restart the Apache server using the following command:
sudo service apache2 restart
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Kriss Feed on your Elementary OS machine. To access the application, go to the domain name or IP address you have specified in the virtual host and start reading RSS feeds.