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Topic: how to install non-apt-get debs?, a-buh?< Next Oldest | Next Newest >
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Posted: Oct. 09 2004,04:29 QUOTE
hey guys
i downloaded a .deb file
but i dont know how to install it
i didnt get it using apt-get
isnt there a dpkg option?
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Posted: Oct. 09 2004,04:48 QUOTE
Yes.

(Assumes that you have already restored apt/get dpkg programs and file structure by installing the dpkg.dsl extension OR choosing "Enable Apt" from the menu OR choosing "get Synaptic" from the menu)

Open an xterminal window and type:

sudo dpkg -i filename.deb
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