Questions about the Debian packaging format with the extension '.deb'. Packages for Ubuntu are provided in this format.
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How can i make my .deb package replace a file in the system? [duplicate]
you know that you can't make a .deb package that replaces a file on the system which belong to another package, but i need to create a .deb package for the settings (gnome-settings,kde-settings, in ...
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DPKG installation error due to LZMA error
I am using Ubuntu 10.04 LTS. I had recently upgraded the LMZA library to 4.43 which is the latest version. Ever since it gives error while installing few softwares and upgrades.
It shows the ...
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Installing and keeping recompiled packages
There are a few packages I want to recompile on my system using a different compiler and flags. I've had no problems doing the following:
$ apt-get --compile source <packagename>
The problem ...
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should i install the .deb or .tar.gz? [duplicate]
Please pardon the elementary question.
I'm going through this tutorial.
I would like to install hadoop on vm ubuntu 64 bit.
I would like to know whether I should be downloading the .deb file or ...
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Installing Crossover 11.3.1 .deb Fails
I keep getting the same messege every time i install a deb file:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/defer/__init__.py", line 489, in _inline_callbacks
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How can I batch convert .rpms to .debs in Ubuntu?
I want to install the daily current build of LibreOffice in Ubuntu but they only make it available in .rpms.
I know I'm supposed to use Alien to convet .rpms to .debs but I can't find a command to ...
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Unpacking with dpkg incredibly slow
I'm experiencing a huge slow down during any installation with apt or "dpkg --install" whenever the installation comes to the point of unpacking something.
For example, currently the system is ...
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What is present in a .deb file?
I downloaded google-chrome for Linux, it got downloaded as a .deb file in downloads folder. I changed the current directory to the downloads folder and ran "google-chrome" in terminal. It started ...
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can dpkg obtain the source code of a package?
apt-get source {some-package-name}
gets the source code of that .deb.
Can this be achieved with dpkg instead? Or with software-center?
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WPS Kingsoft not running
Installed WPS Kingsoft on my Ubuntu 12.10 64bit from a .deb package downloaded from omgubuntu but when I execute any for the three files (writer, spreadsheet or powerpoint) nothing happens.
Anyone ...
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How to uninstall “LiveUSB” package? [duplicate]
I've installed the LiveUSB programme using the DEB file. What is the best way to remove the installer as I cannot find it in the software centre; is it just a python programme that can be deleted?
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BlueJ is not working
I'm new to Ubuntu. I had installed JDK 7 but still BlueJ is not working. I need help as I need BlueJ for my school activities and Java programming.
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Make a Debian Package (.deb) from a Qt Project
I did several projects on Qt Creator and I would like to distribute them in an installable format (in this case, Debian Packages). As far as I know, I should organize my source code in a specific way ...
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How can I get a package update in the repositories?
I use a software (Anki) which is in version 0.9.9.8.6-2.1 in the Debian repository and in version 1.2.11-1 in the Ubuntu repository. Quite a lot has changed meanwhile (changelog). The latest version ...
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Where do deb packages install to
I installed a deb package via the commandline like this:
sudo dpkg -i dbeaver_2.1.0_i386.deb
I want to install some drivers for the software and to do so I need to place them in the root directory ...
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Where can I download the deb installer of MyUnity?
I'm an Ubuntu 12.04 complete offline user.
I need MyUnity tool to change the fonts of Ubuntu.
Can anyone give me the offline installer?
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How to install Texmaker 4.0.1 (released a few days ago)?
I'm new to LaTeX, but want to get started for real; settled for Texmaker; now checked the version (and changelog) and noticed a discrepancy between what I've got installed (3.4) and what's been ...
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convert rpm to deb failed install maya [duplicate]
When i use alien convert rpm to deb, it doesn't work. here is feedback.
maya version: hotfix4
Ubuntu: 11.10
LANG=C rpm -qp --queryformat %{NAME} 'Maya2012_0_64-2012.0-499.x86_64.rpm'
LANG=C ...
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reupload package to launchpad with orig.tar.gz changed
I uploaded a package geos-3.3.8.orig.tar.gz to launchpad with success, but the build failed because a mistake in the source code, then I have changed my geos-3.3.8.orig.tar.gz with the right code, and ...
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I get an error when I try to install a webcam studio .deb
I am trying to install Webcam Studio.
I got the .deb from the following link: http://code.google.com/p/webcamstudio/downloads/detail?name=webcamstudio_0.57beta4_all.deb&can=2&q=
When I try ...
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Unable to install .deb on Ubuntu Software Center
I downloaded Dropbox .deb from https://www.dropbox.com/install?os=lnx and the Google Voice Chat plugin from https://www.google.com/chat/video but when I click on the .deb files they open in Ubuntu ...
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What would cause files not to be included in a .deb?
I'm trying to build a .deb package (python) as part of a larger project.
I'm able to successfully run 'make' and 'make install' on it, but when the package(s) are built (using dpkg-buildpackage ...
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how export all software upgrade links (.deb) in text file by terminal
update Ubuntu by usual way and slow internet is problem for me.
Is there a way into terminal, get all link files that is going to be updated (eg, the address for Firefox ...
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11.10 file extension
what file extensions does ubuntu 11.10 use ?
i am trying to install google chrome.
in google chrome site there are two types of files available for Ubuntu ".deb" and ".rpm"
i downloaded both, but ...
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I can't update Ubuntu 12.04
Okay so my problem is, I tried to install Machinarium from a Humble Bundle. I downloaded the .deb and installed it using the Ubuntu Software Centre. Everything seemed to go fine until I got the alert ...
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What is a tainted binary package?
Using dpkg I created some debian packages containing self-written libraries that install without problems. But when I try to run lintian on one of them, I just get the following error:
warning: ...
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Stick with package version [duplicate]
Is there a way to disable per-package updates? I love Clementine, but the 1.1 version removed a crucial feature. I'd like to stick with the 1.0 version installed via a downloaded .deb package.
Can I ...
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FPM fails while trying to make a deb - No parameters given
This is a 2-part question really. The first part is to try and find out why FPM isn't working, the second is to find out if FPM is the answer in the first place...
Background: I've patched some ...
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How to move a file between deb packages?
For example, imagine we have two packages: banana.deb and banana-common.deb. Inside banana.deb, we have some file banana.data, that is quite big and changes rarely. Both packages are currently at ...
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Unable to install steam [duplicate]
Ok so recently I logged into tf2 and saw that it supported linux. I'll be completely honest with you, first I was in it for the little penguin but after installing linux I'm actually starting to like ...
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When I try to click on Steam_latest.deb nothing happens?
I downloaded the file and when I click it nothing happens?
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Ubuntu cant open .deb files - how can I correct this?
I've downloaded Ubuntu because my Windows 7 kept showing a black screen with a cursor on it and and wouldn't boot up properly. So I thought that maybe Linux would work.
It worked perfectly but I ...
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How come I cannot install packages?
My ubuntu 12.10 won't allow me to install any online packages.
I can go to the software center and install games and stuff no issue.
But if I go to a program website it always fails to install every ...
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How can I check the checksum of an installed deb package against the same package in the repository?
Suppose someone got root access to my machine and replaced some files, e.g.
Warning: The command '/bin/which' has been replaced by a script: /bin/which: POSIX shell script text executable
Warning: ...
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What's the equivalent of “rpm -q whatrequires”?
Wonder that I could not find the deb equivalent of
rpm -q whatrequires <installed package>
All I can find is either the equivalent of rpm -q requires or the whatrequires for a yet to be ...
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Can I get .deb packages for LXDE?
Is there any way I can download LXDE and all its related packages as .deb packages? I had done this with Synaptic but since there's no Synaptic on 12.10, can this be done with apt-get? Thanks
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Splitting a large package into smaller ones/upgrade path for users?
I maintain a couple of large packages that we use internally and starting with the next release I would like to split those into smaller packages. These packages are already installed in a number of ...
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How to package shared library in deb packages
My application uses some shared libraries, which i need to package with the binary, and as per
Debian Policy Rules
It is recommended that supporting files and run-time support programs that do not ...
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Wrong architecture “i386” installing 32-bit deb in 32-bit system
I have
HP Presario (C2D, 500GB,3-GB, 32-bit system)
running Ubuntu 12.10 using KDE deskto along with windows 7
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I don't know what exactly the problem is. I have installed many softwares but ...
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Cannot install deb files
Whenever I try to install an deb files the file opens in the software centre but says internal error cannot be opened. Please help?
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How do I resolve Debian packaging issue with ${python:Depends}?
I am trying to build a python-based Debian package and I see the ${python:Depends} variable under the Depends section in the control file.
While installing, I see that it refers to the ...
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Software center states “The package is of bad quality” - what does it mean? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is a “bad quality” package?
I'm trying to author a .deb package, and with the one I have now, when I install it on Ubuntu 12.10 I get the next error:
The package ...
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Change / Choose install path for a .deb
I would like to know if it is possible to choose where a .deb file will be installed, or if it is possible to move it after the installation to another directory without troubles for the app.
I am ...
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errors building deb package
i'm author of a small open-source database library and want to supply .deb packages through my ppa. I have a couple of problems. I followed the documentation and several tutorials and created a ...
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multiple hadoop-env.sh with .deb hadoop package
this QuickStart guide mentions configuring JAVA_HOME in hadoop-env.sh. This is supposed to be located in the hadoop installation directory. However, I installed
this from a 1.0.4 .deb package on ...
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Why am I getting “Command 'deb' not found”?
I have come across several installation instructions that include the command deb. But it appears that this command is not available on my installation.
Where can I get this command? Is there a ...
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need help: install QQ2012 in my ubuntu 12.10
I have download the QQ2012's deb in downlaod files, but when I install the deb, system tell me:
collins@collins-Aspire-3830TG:~$ sudo dpkg -i wineqq2012-20120719-longene.deb
[sudo] password for ...
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How to install i386 packages on Ubuntu on ARM-based Nexus 7?
I have installed Ubuntu on a Nexus 7 (with an ARM processor). I want to install a DEB package made for i386 architecture.
Is that possible ? How should I proceed ?
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How do I specify a string to display in the Ubuntu software-center when creating a package with dpkg-deb?
When I open *.deb packages downloaded from the internet in the Ubuntu software-center, it displays a "nice" name for the package (including upper- and lowercase, spaces, special characters, ...).
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Automated package build service
I´m using Bacula for backuping my servers and clients, but the versions of bacula in the official repository are very old. So I compiled and installed all the components by myself.
But that was very ...
