Need help to install 'Frostwire' Deb package

randell6564 · 06-15-2006, 06:58 PM

Hello!

I downloaded the debian package from frostwire and its sitting on my desktop.

I cant remember any other way to install it except by right-clicking on the package, and choosing, 'Manage Package>Install'.

Nothing happens when I do that.

I recall at one time on another OS having the option to 'Save to disk'

or 'Open with debPackage installer'. I just chose the latter and my system did the rest.

But this time I did not get that option. I got the option to 'Open with /usr/lib/mime/debian-view (default)' or 'save to disk'.

Is debpackage installer something that I need to install from synaptic?

Thanks!

binary_y2k2 · 06-15-2006, 10:00 PM

Just open a term, cd to your Desktop and (as root) do dpkg -i [debfile.deb]. E.g.

Code:

su
dpkg -i frostwire.deb

randell6564 · 06-15-2006, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binary_y2k2

Just open a term, cd to your Desktop and (as root) do dpkg -i [debfile.deb]. E.g.

Code:

su
dpkg -i frostwire.deb

Thanks! I feel stupid! I KNEW it was something simple but I couldnt remember!

Thanks again!

binary_y2k2 · 06-15-2006, 10:31 PM

No problem,
I dont think anyone could possibly remember all the commands on linux all the time.

ctkroeker · 08-21-2006, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binary_y2k2

No problem,
I dont think anyone could possibly remember all the commands on linux all the time.

That's what forums like LQ are for...

rosa23b · 10-30-2007, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by binary_y2k2

No problem,
I dont think anyone could possibly remember all the commands on linux all the time.

I do.

I don't remember anything else mind. Uh, where am I?