debian didn't come with gdebi (atleast i don't think so) and installing software from deb packages is a bit of a hassle i get tired of going through command line (plus i read that gdebi automatically downloads the dependancies if needed) i am using the debian install dvd which has more packages on it but i don't think gdebi is included

If you have an internet connection, open the Synaptic package manager and search for gdebi.

Marking gdebi for installation will mark both gdebi and gdebi core for installation. Click "apply." The gdebi GUI is included

Alternatively, as root, run apt-get install gdebi from the command line.

I did this just two days ago, so it's fresh in my mind.

wheres the window that pops up to install the deb package like it does in ubuntu

I'm guessing you mean in the right-click menu when you highlight a *.deb file in a file manager?

I've been getting "Install with gdebi" in my right-click in Nautilus, but I don't get it in Konqueror, probably because I installed Konqueror first and a I need to go back and update the file associations. (Seconds later) Yep. That was it.

You might check the file associations in the file manager you are using.

You can run gdebi from the command line: gdebi [filename]. Run as root for a global install.

i know about gdebi in the command line but i want it to display a window in then gui desktop enviroment

If you are using Kde you will need the gdebi-kde package,and as frankbell has pointed out installing the gdebi package will install the gui for Gnome.

Actually, I was able to enable the package in Konqueror-->Settings-->Configure Konqueror-->File Associations-->Applications-->x-deb and x-debian package.

When I clicked the file extensions, "Archive Manager" was at the top in the "Application Preference Order" box, but Gdebi was also in the list. I simply moved Gdebi to the top.

I could have also, I guess, right-clicked a *.deb and selected Open with-->Other Application, then selected /usr/bin/gdedi and checked the "Remember association" checkbox.

This is Debian Lenny with Koqueror 3.5.x.

The Konqueror 4.5.x on my Ubuntu 10.10 box includes the "Ubuntu Software Center" in the right-click menu without my intervention.

Are you looking for 'synaptic'?

My interpretation was that OP was looking for gdebi so as easily to install downloaded *.deb packages.

That's a great idea, though.

Sidenote: Be aware that Debian and Ubuntu are not binary compatible, so installing .deb-packages on a system that it is not build for can mess up your system.