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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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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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How to convert RPM package to a format meaningful to Ubuntu
I'm using a special program that has only .rpm version available as installer. As I need to run it on Ubuntu, Is there a way to install it in Ubuntu?
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I have a rpm file how do I convert to deb file for running on ubuntu? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I install and manage RPMs?
I have a *.rpm file that I like to install on Ubuntu. Is it possible to convert a *.rpm to *.deb package?
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Which DNSExit client to download for Natty (11.04)? Rpm or Deb?
I have an Ubuntu 11.04 server set up to host some websites and I have a dynamic IP address. I am using DNSExit.com to handle the DNS routing to the IP address and would like to install their DNS ...
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Problem with RPM to DEB conversion by using alien
I am facing problem with installing my laptop drivers which are in rpm package. I have tried to install them bu using 'alien', but unfortunately that did not work. It is generating warning when I ...
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Is it possible to change the package management system?
I took a look at CentOS recently and was amazed, but I also remembered dabbling in Fedora when release 16 came out and recall being horrified by the awfulness of rpm. I cannot stand anything other ...
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Alien deletes .deb when converting from .rpm
I'm trying to convert .rpm to .deb using alien.
sudo alien -k libtetra-1.0.0-2.i386.rpm
Alien says that:
libtetra-1.0.0-2.i386.deb generated
But when I check the folder - there is just original ...
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Alien deletes the .deb generated before I can install it
After I "alien" a .rpm file, i see freego_4.5-2_i386.deb, generated but can't find the file afterwatds.
Then trying alien -i results in an error message stating the .deb file couldn't be found
What ...
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What is the apt equivalent to “rpm -V” (Verify installed packages)
On a RedHat/CentOS system, I can verify the installed RPMs on my system using rpm -V.
What is the Ubuntu or apt equivalent of this command?
