Converting
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2. Installing Software
First, Install the needed Tools:
sudo apt-get install alien dpkg-dev debhelper build-essential
However all this stuff may be Already installed…
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3. Converting Package
To Convert the Rpm package in Debian format
First, access the Download location by default with:cd ~/Downloads
To Check it’s there List the contents with:
ls . | grep rpm
The grep Command refine the output List showing only the Entries matching the Keyword.
But if you are in Trouble to Find it out on Terminal then See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.alien ./[MYPACKAGE].rpm
Replace [MYPACKAGE] with your current one in the above.
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4. Installing Package
Then to Install the Package
Simply play:sudo apt install ./[MYPACKAGE].deb
Or for a better management of Dependecies you may try:
sudo aptitude install ./[MYPACKAGE].deb
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