Every day , GNU/Linux systems become increasingly prevalent on our computers, servers, laptops, and tablets . One of the keys to their success is the sheer number of GNU/Linux distributions available to suit every user's taste. However, this abundance of variations can lead to problems with the installation process, which can differ significantly between different programs. Therefore, I thought it would be a good idea to discuss how to install Calibre , one of the most popular ebook applications, on various GNU/Linux systems . Below, I will explain how to install Calibre on Debian-based systems , systems using RPM packages ( Red Hat Linux- based systems ), and Arch Linux- based systems.
Install Caliber on Debian-based Systems
Installing Calibre on Debian-based systems is very simple. This is because these systems are widely used and well-developed; typical Debian- based distributions include Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and Debian itself , but there are others.
To install, just open the terminal and type the following:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa: n-muench / caliber
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install caliber
After entering the first line, you will be asked to press Enter , and then the installation will begin. If you have a fast or standard ADSL connection, the installation process will take no more than 5 minutes; even so, it is a simple and quick process.
Installing Caliber on Gnu / Linux systems using RPM packages
This method covers the installation of Calibre on systems that are not Debian-based. Generally, the most commonly used GNU/Linux systems of this type are OpenSUSE and Fedora , but there are others such as Red Hat Linux or CentOS . The easiest and most common method on these systems is to download the installation package. You can find the installation packages on this website . Open the terminal in the folder where the downloaded package is located and type the following:
rpm -i package_name
Caliber installation in Archlinux and derivatives
Arch Linux is a distribution that is becoming increasingly popular. Unlike other distributions, Arch Linux performs an installation tailored to the computer. To install Calibre on these systems, open the terminal and type:
sudo pacman -Syu gauge
Conclusion
Broadly speaking, these are the methods for installing Calibre on the most popular GNU/Linux systems, but they are not the only ones. In addition to these, each distribution or system has its own method for installing programs. For example, Ubuntu has the Ubuntu Software Center , openSUSE has YaST , and so on. There is also another method that involves installing Calibre using the program's source code . This is the solution announced by the Calibre team, but it is not at all simple and certainly not recommended for beginners on these systems.
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