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How to convert .rpm to .deb install package files in Ubuntu 9.04 Desktop Edition

Jul.05, 2009 in Computer, Computer Tutorials, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, System Utilities, Tutorials, Ubuntu, software tutorial Leave a Comment

Unfortunately, Ubuntu can’t run .rpm install files, so you need to use terminal to install alien to use in terminal to convert .rpm files to .deb install files, so you can install the progrm in ubuntu.
You need to be log in as a root user or an administer account to install programs.

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How to install .deb install packages on Ubuntu 9.04

Jul.05, 2009 in Computer, Computer Tutorials, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, System Utilities, Tutorials, Ubuntu, software tutorial Leave a Comment

Installing .deb files to install files in Ubuntu requires a few extra steps. You have to use the Glebi Package Installer to install programs in Ubuntu. It is very simple.
Note: Log in as a root or administrator account.

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