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Why is “INTEX SPEED 3G Installer.deb” not installing in ubuntu 12.04 or 13.04?

I have 'intex speed-3G V7.2' usb datacard. It is working well in 'ubuntu 10.04'. Double clicking on 'INTEX SPEED 3G Installer.deb' I have got an option 'Install Package'. I have installed it on ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 g++ and openJDK from .deb package [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How can I install software or packages without Internet (offline)? I have recently started using ubuntu 12.04 for my dell inspiron 5500 15r. I want to install g++ and ...
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Installed .deb package - where should I find the application?

When I installed .deb package, where do I find the application it represents? I can't find it in Software Center or Start Menu.
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dpkg from URL wrapper not functioning… :(

I have modified an already available wrapper to execute the process in a safer manner. The containing script cat-s the body into an executable script under /usr/bin/. #!/bin/bash # dpkg-url # ...
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1answer
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how do I reinstall a .deb package without the file in 12.04

I have rosegarden installed via *.deb and I need to reinstall it. how do I do that in 12.04? Help please!
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Cannot install LibreOffice 3.6 from binary

So, I downloaded the main installer for LibreOffice 3.6 from the official website, because it hasn't yet arrived in PPA. Followed the instructions just as the ReadMe file suggests (navigate to the ...
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1answer
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Installing from Local Dependencies?

I have a folder with all dependencies needed for my program (gimp) in a folder. I don't have internet connection on that System. How can i install Gimp Dependencies from that Folder. Note: All ...
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How can I make a .deb file from a bash script? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: create a .deb Package from scripts or binaries I've made a bash script and stored it in /usr/local/bin. In the future, I'd like to get this bash script in /usr/local/bin ...
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Where can I get a list of .deb packages on the alternate CD?

I'd like to install Ubuntu in my computer. I learned that if I install an alternate version, I can choose the .deb packages I need. But when I log in the system, I always face the problem that there ...
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will xtile work?

xtile is a kind of window tiling tool. I've tried to download the *.deb package from the following link: ...
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1answer
91 views

How to create a deb package that adds ppa then installs another package?

I'm looking for a single click solution to add a ppa then install a package in that ppa as the apturl method is disabled for security reasons. I'm wanting to create a .deb file that adds my ppa then ...
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Which kind of installation files should you prefer - .deb or tarball files? And why?

I have just starting Ubuntu as my primary OS and everytime I have to install something I generally try to find .deb files as that seems convenient, but someone on another forum told me I should always ...
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Installtion failed a .deb Package [closed]

I try to install a .deb package with terminal use sudo dpkg -i *.deb but show this error dpkg: error processing Pydict.deb (--install): parsing file '/var/lib/dpkg/tmp.ci/control' near ...
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How to install gpt fdisk 8.4 in Kubuntu 12.04

I'm using Kubuntu 12.04 (64bit). The Ubuntu repos contain gpt fdisk 8.1 which is not the latest. The latest version is 8.4 and it contains some bug fixes I want to have. I downloaded the latest deb ...
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Help Installing Gimp 2.7.5 on Ubuntu 11.10

I have been trying to install gimp 2.7.5 for a few days now but keep getting this message: The following packages have unmet dependencies: gimp: Depends: python-gtk2 (>= 2.8.0) but 2.24.0-2 is to ...
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“Installing” programs

This is problem I encounter many times. Sometimes when I download programs, they are in zip/tar.gz or any other extension. I simply extract them and click on bin. Everything is working fine, but I ...
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441 views

Install program from source to chroot env

I have an program source (Remmina) and want to install it to chroot environment. Remmina uses cmake system. I can install it to chroot using: sudo make install DESTDIR=mychroot but this is not ...
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1answer
191 views

Where can I find .deb packages for specific programs?

For major programs on Ubuntu, I can download them using sudo apt-get install <package-name> but sometimes, I need higher versions than the apt source, and PPA's download speed is too slow ...
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How to install .deb files the old fashion way? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Is it safe to use gdebi instead of Ubuntu Software Center to install .deb files? Is there a way to install DEB-files the old fashion way in Ubuntu 11.10? I can't install ...
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How can I check dependency list for a deb package

How can I check dependency list for a deb package. I am running Ubuntu 11.10 and I have backed up all deb packages from var/cache/apt/archives.I want to format my pc and re-install selected ...
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Install button in the software center is grayed out when trying to install .debs without an internet connection

I just installed ubuntu 11.10 from a usb stick. After installation, none of the software which I had collected and run on 11.10 or 11.04 runs on it. Even my newly downloaded opera or chrome ...
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using .deb packages in /var/cache/apt/archives

I found all-deb-packages after downloading in /var/cache/apt/archives.And i am unable to use them on other systems. For cheese software i found "cheese_3.2.0-0ubuntu2_i386.deb" and ...
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Problem installing Google Earth .deb file

I have been trying to install Google Earth on my netbook running 11.04. I have the .deb file in my directory /home/andy/ but when I use terminal with the command sudo dpkg -i ...
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How to automatically fetch missing dependencies when installing software from .deb?

I'm trying to install MySQL Workbench on my Ubuntu box (11.04). The website has a Ubuntu .deb available for download (for 10.10 and 10.04 so I chose 10.10). However, sudo dpkg -i ...
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Installing Catalyst 11.6 for an ATI HD 6970

Ubuntu Maverick 10.10 is displaying the desktop okay (though limited to 1600x1200) after my having installed my new HD 6970 card, so I'm now trying to install the proprietary driver (I understand the ...
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Installing chrome gives an error: “dependency is not satisfiable”

I just installed ubuntu on my laptop, everything works fine, but I'd like to use chrome instead of firefox. I downloaded the .deb file from the chrome website, and when I open it, the install buton ...
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1answer
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How do I install this mysql workbench package?

I want to install mysql-workbench-gpl-5.2.33b-1ubu1010-amd64.deb on Ubuntu, what is the command line to do that ? Thank you.
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How do I install an application by DEB file for a single user only?

When installing applications via the software center or by a DEB file they will usually be installed system wide for all users. Is there a way to install an application for a single user only?
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Can I use every .deb file, whatever my Ubuntu version or architecture?

Sometimes I want to download programs that are not proposed in the Software Center but only on the developer's website, like for example World of Goo Demo. But the website proposes only one .deb ...