Ending in deb?
 

'tkphone_0.3-1_i386.deb' ends in deb. What does this mean, and how do I extract it?

Thanks,

Robert Liguori

That''s a Debian package.

apt-get install tkphone

Debian Package Management HOWTO Version 1.1

You might attempt converting it with alien if you aren't a Debianier :D

# Guides to software and installation and uninstallation
LNAG - How do I install a program I downloaded from the Internet?
Rute Guide's software explanation
You might want to check out CheckInstall to manage source code installations/uninstallation