How to Install GREEN pdf reader for FrameBuffer First install some dependencies. install libpoppler-glib-dev libsdl1.2-dev Also install the gpm lib. for mouse. sudo apt-get install gpm After, clone the Green Gihub repo: git clone https://github.com/schandinat/green Get into the app dir: cd green And build the binary with: make sudo make install You are ready! For instructions on how to use the app, read the README file. .