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Old 06-15-2006, 06:58 PM   #1
randell6564
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Need help to install 'Frostwire' Deb package


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!
 
Old 06-15-2006, 10:00 PM   #2
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Just open a term, cd to your Desktop and (as root) do dpkg -i [debfile.deb]. E.g.
Code:
su
dpkg -i frostwire.deb
 
Old 06-15-2006, 10:27 PM   #3
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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!
 
Old 06-15-2006, 10:31 PM   #4
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No problem,
I dont think anyone could possibly remember all the commands on linux all the time.
 
Old 08-21-2006, 11:25 AM   #5
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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...
 
Old 10-30-2007, 03:35 PM   #6
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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?
 
  


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