How to Install Sismics Reader on Ubuntu Server

Sismics Reader is a popular web-based RSS reader that helps you keep track of your favorite websites and blogs. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Sismics Reader on Ubuntu Server.

Step 1: Update System Packages

Before installing any new software, it's recommended to update your Ubuntu system packages to the latest versions. This can be done by running the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 2: Install Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

Sismics Reader requires Java to be installed on your Ubuntu server. You can install Java by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install default-jre

Step 3: Download Sismics Reader

You can download the latest version of Sismics Reader from its official website. You can use wget to download the package directly to your server:

wget https://www.sismics.com/reader/download/latest/reader.tar.gz

Step 4: Extract Sismics Reader Package

Once the download is complete, extract the downloaded package with the following command:

tar -xvf reader.tar.gz

This will create a new directory called reader in the current directory.

Step 5: Run Sismics Reader

You can now start the Sismics Reader by navigating to the reader directory and running the bin/run.sh script:

cd reader
bin/run.sh

Once the server is started, you can access the Sismics Reader by navigating to http://localhost:8080 in your web browser.

Step 6: Configure Sismics Reader

To configure Sismics Reader, you can navigate to the config directory and edit the reader.properties file:

cd config
nano reader.properties

In this file, you can configure various settings for Sismics Reader such as listening port, server URL, database connection, and more.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed and configured Sismics Reader on your Ubuntu Server. You can now use the web-based interface to read your favorite RSS feeds.