From b6fc7d91ebe2a97f3cd9fdc14e675d4409cfc8bd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Benjamin Bellamy <ben@podlibre.org> Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2020 15:11:58 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] docs(readme): add install section with release packages link --- README.md | 47 ++++++++++++++++------------------------------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 31 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 620bc84666..1ca335e1f5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,40 +1,25 @@ -# Castopod +#  -Castopod is an open-source podcast hosting solution for everyone. Whether you -are a beginner, an amateur or a professional, you will get everything you need: -create, upload, publish, manage server subscriptions (WebSub embedded server), -connect to the usual directories (Apple, Google, Spotify…), connect to the -Fediverse (ActivityPub, Mastodon, Pleroma…) and measure your audience (IAB 2.0 -compliant) so that you can monetize your content. Take back control: interact -with your audience on your plateform (like, share, comment), the social network -IS the podcast. Of course you may also export to proprietary social -networks(Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Facebook). Castopod can be hosted on any -PHP/MySQL server: Unzip it and you and other podcasters are ready to broadcast -professionally. +Castopod is an open-source podcast hosting solution for everyone.\ +Whether you are a beginner, an amateur or a professional, you will get everything +you need:\ +Create, upload, publish, and get comprehensive audience measurement that respects your +listeners privacy. -## Free +Castopod is a free and open-source solution (AGPL v3).\ +Whether you choose to install it on your own server or have it hosted by a +professional, all your data and analytics belong to you and you only. -Castopod is a free and open-source solution (AGPL v3). Whether you choose to -install it on your own server or have it hosted by a professional, all your data -and analytics belong to you and you only. + -## Social Media +## Installation -Castopod is a part of Fediverse (Mastodon, Pleroma, PixelFed, PeerTube…). -Podcasters and their audience can post, subscribe, like, comment and share -natively. Millions of users already on Fediverse will be able to interact -seamlessly. +Castopod can be hosted on any PHP/MySQL server:\ +Unzip it and you are ready to broadcast. -## Flexible - -Castopod is compatible with all Podcasts players and platforms (it can -automatically generate an RSS feed). Moreover Podcasters can choose to publish -on Castopod while keeping their existing hosting solution (it can automatically -generate posts from an existing RSS feed). - - - ---- +To install Castopod on your server: +- Download [Castopod latest Package (zip or tar.gz)](https://code.podlibre.org/podlibre/castopod/-/releases), +- Follow the procedure “[How to install Castopod](./INSTALL.md)â€. ## Documentation -- GitLab