If you’re an Ubuntu 22.04 user who enjoys reading eBooks, you may be interested in installing Foliate, a free and open-source eBook reader. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to install Foliate on Ubuntu 22.04.
Before we begin, it’s important to note that Foliate requires a system running Ubuntu 22.04 or later. Additionally, you should have administrative privileges to install software on your system.
Step 1: Update your system
The first step is to update your system. Open the terminal and run the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgradeThis command will update your system and install any pending updates.
Step 2: Add the PPA repository
Foliate is not available in the official Ubuntu repositories. Instead, we’ll use a third-party Personal Package Archive (PPA) to install it. To add the PPA, run the following command:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:apandada1/foliate
Step 3: Install Foliate
Now that the PPA is added, you can install it. To do this, run the following command:
sudo apt install foliate
This command will download and install Foliate on your system.
Step 4: Launch Foliate
Once Foliate is installed, you can launch it by searching for “Foliate” in your applications menu.
Foliate will be launched as shown below:
Example of Foliate Catalogs on Ubuntu Linux:
Conclusion
Foliate is a powerful and user-friendly eBook reader that’s easy to install on Ubuntu 22.04. By following the steps in this article, you’ll be able to install Foliate on your system in no time. With Foliate, you can read your favorite eBooks and customize your reading experience to your liking.
