How to install Debian packages (.deb files) on Ubuntu

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
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The most easiest way to install a debian packages on Ubuntu, is by double click on the .deb file, and then select Install Package.

However, you could also install a debian package by using a terminal using this command:

sudo dpkg -i package_file.deb

To uninstall, use this command:

sudo dpkg -r package_name
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