How to Install Fedora Commons Repository on POP! OS Latest

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the installation process of Fedora Commons Repository on POP! OS Latest. Follow the simple steps outlined below with ease.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed with the installation, ensure that the following conditions are met:

• You have a POP! OS Latest installation up and running.
• Access to the command-line terminal with superuser privileges.

Step 1: Update System Packages

Ensure your system packages are up-to-date.

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Java

Fedora Commons Repository requires Java 8, which is not installed by default on POP! OS. We will need to install OpenJDK 8.

sudo apt install openjdk-8-jdk -y

Confirm the installation and check the version of Java installed using the command below:

java -version

Step 3: Download Fedora Repository

Download Fedora Commons Repository from the Lyrasis website using the command below:

sudo wget https://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/fedora-commons/fedora/3.8.1/fcrepo-installer-3.8.1.jar

Step 4: Run Fedora Repository Installer

Run the downloaded file using the following command:

sudo java -jar fcrepo-installer-3.8.1.jar

The installer will prompt you to accept the license agreement, select the installation directory and database configuration. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

The Fedora Commons Repository can now be accessed via http://localhost:8080/fcrepo.

Conclusion

That’s it! Now you have successfully installed Fedora Commons Repository on your POP! OS Latest. You can proceed to configure it and start using it.

Cheers!