In the next article we are going to take a look at OpenComic. This application is presented as an open source reader for comics and manga. It will work on Windows, Mac OS and Gnu / Linux.
The program is written with Node.js and uses Electron, which despite the detractors of this type of technology, offers a good result and some customization options for better use by users. Among them we can find from a manga reading mode to a good handful of compatible formats.
The program includes several useful tools to read our favorite comics and despite its apparent simplicity, the application has a a certain number of functions that are easy to access from within your GUI modern and elegant. In the main menu of the application, users will be able to access both the language options and all the loaded comics. It will also give us the possibility to choose between a grid or list view, as well as organize the loaded comics based on their name and number.
The application also has an easy to use manga reader including hotkey supporta double page view, a floating magnifying glass and markers. Users can easily bookmark pages and continue reading at a later time, as well as analyze all the details of the illustrations included. Furthermore, OpenComic also comes with a night mode for GUI which seeks to make the app suitable for reading in low light environments.
General characteristics of OpenComic
When we start OpenComic we are going to find a handful of available options that seek to make life easier for the user. Some of those that we will find are the following:
- We will have a manga reading mode.
- Supported image formats: JPG, PNG, APNG, GIF, WEBP, SVG, BMP and ICO.
- supports compressed formats: PDF, RAR, ZIP, 7Z, TAR, CBR, CBZ, CB7 and CBT.
- View of double page, for a better reading.
- We can also use bookmarks and a choice of continue reading.
- La floating magnifying glass, which can be useful for thoroughly analyzing the illustrations.
- Scrolling reading or slideshow.
As I say these are some of the characteristics. They can consult all of them in the GitHub page of the project.
OpenComic installation on Ubuntu
For its installation, we will have different possibilities. To start we will have to access the download section by OpenComic and in it choose our operating system and the package that we want to install.
For Ubuntu users and derivatives we will meet two possible easy installation options. We can choose between using a .deb package or the corresponding snap.
Using the .deb package
To start we will download the .deb file from its official page. We can also use the terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) for downloading and installation, with the following commands:
wget https://github.com/ollm/OpenComic/releases/download/v0.1.4/opencomic_0.1.4_amd64.deb sudo dpkg -i opencomic_0.1.4_amd64.deb
These commands download and install OpenComic version 0.1.4. To confirm that this is the latest version, it is necessary to consult the download page indicated above.
Using the Ubuntu Software option
For installation we can also open Ubuntu software option and look in it "open comic”And install it from there. We'll meet the official snap pack available for installation on Ubuntu:
For install the snap package of this program, We will also be able to open a terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and write in it:
sudo snap install opencomic
Whatever option you use to install OpenComic, after finishing with it, you just have to look for the launcher on your computer to start using the program:
uninstall
If we want remove snap packageIn case it is our selection when installing the program, we will only have to open a terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and write the command:
sudo snap remove opencomic
If you have decided to install the .deb package, you can remove it from your system by opening a terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and executing in it:
sudo apt remove --autoremove opencomic
With all of this in mind, OpenComic looks like a straightforward comic and manga reader. It can be very useful to all those users who want to be able to read their favorite manga using their desktop devices.