How do I reuna .deb file

Forum: Other Help Topics
Topic: How do I reuna .deb file
started by: jerome2

Posted by jerome2 on Aug. 26 2004,03:29

As the title says, what do I need to run a .deb file?

I hear this distro is based on debian so is it possible?

Posted by cbagger01 on Aug. 26 2004,03:41

Yes it is possible.

Search the forums for

Debian packages

or

apt-get

Or read the how-to documents.

Lastly, choose "Synaptic" from the right-click menu.

Posted by jerome2 on Aug. 27 2004,01:52

apt-get is absolutely out of the question

Why besause I cant get broadband and I linux wont support my modem.

I have searched the forum ad came across a deb2dsl script but it seems to not work all the time and I saw now link to a final version.

If it is possible I would like to know how I can do it.

Linux makes me miss .exe

Posted by cbagger01 on Aug. 27 2004,02:11

You can still install Debian packages without an internet connection on your computer.

You need to go to a computer that has internet access. Then download ALL of the needed Debian packages for your program from the Debian pool website or other location. Save all of the *.deb files somewhere.

Then load them into your DSL computer. Make sure that you have activated the dsl-dpkg extension first.

Then open an xterm and type:

sudo dpki -i nameoffile.deb

and the package will be installed. Repeat this for any other required files. You may need to install the files in a particular order if you need to satisfy dependencies.

Posted by jerome2 on Aug. 27 2004,03:00

I will try and see what happens, but in my experience there is always something that dosent work.

thats it I am asking for an faq.