Packages for Linux
FBReader 2.1.2, released 30th September 2024
We distribute the latest version as an AppImage:
How to install and run
Unlike traditional packages that require installation, an AppImage is a self-contained, executable file with almost all required dependencies embedded. After downloading the file, simply right-click, select “Properties”, and check the box labelled “Allow executing file as a program”. Alternatively, use the command line:
chmod +x FBReader_Book_Reader-x86_64-2.1.2.AppImageNow you can run it!
If you wish to integrate the AppImage closely into your desktop environment, (e.g., creating application shortcuts), consider using a tool like Gear Lever.
In rare cases, AppImage might fail to start on a Linux computer. The AppImage uses base libraries installed on your system, so you might have to install some core packages, including OpenGL. Moreover, if your distribution is too old, the AppImage won’t work. It is built on a Ubuntu 20.04 computer, and the libraries are expected to be at least as new as they were in 2020.
Older versions
Snaps for FBReader 2.0.5
The snaps are installable via the Snap Store.
RPM packages for FBReader 2.0.5
We’ve built the RPMs for Fedora 38. We tested the packages on
- Fedora 38
- OpenSUSE Tumbleweed, version of 16th May 2023
You can add our repo https://next.fbreader.org/linux/rpms/fbreader.repo to your sources list. Then install the package fbreader.
Alternatively, you can download and install the appropriate package manually.
