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Old 06-17-2003, 05:36 PM   #1
liguorir
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Ending in deb?

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

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Robert Liguori
 
Old 06-17-2003, 06:15 PM   #2
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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

# 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
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