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+# Linux desktop
+
+Grab the latest linux binary, then run:
+
+```
+$ sudo mv /path/to/yarr /usr/local/bin
+$ sudo tee /usr/local/share/applications/yarr.desktop >/dev/null <<EOF
+[Desktop Entry]
+Name=yarr
+Exec=yarr -open
+Icon=rss
+Type=Application
+Categories=Internet;
+EOF
+```