August 25th in Linux/Unix by pbu .

how to install a new .deb package in debian/ubuntu

If you have downloaded a new .deb package file and you dont know how to install it. here is an easy way to install it.

dpkg -i mypackage.deb

You cannot install by apt-get instead you need to use dpkg.

Hope this helps!

Similar Posts:

Share and Enjoy:
  • del.icio.us
  • digg
  • StumbleUpon
  • Technorati
  • DZone
  • Facebook
  • FriendFeed
  • Reddit
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Leave A Comment.