RPM Package Manager (RPM) is a package management system.
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DRM different on CentOS than Ubuntu?
Amazon Prime Instant Video runs on top of the Adobe Macromedia flash-plugin and works on 32bit and 64bit versions of CentOS Linux out-of-the-box.
Why does it not work on Ubuntu?
Is there a ...
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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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Install RPM-packages on Ubuntu using Yum [duplicate]
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How do I install and manage RPMs?
I'm building a cross compile environment for mingw32, and Fedora has a complete set of all the libraries, headers and dlls I require ...
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Ubuntu 12.10 and Brother MFC j430w scanner trouble
Having trouble installing Brother drivers for scanner for MFC J430w with Ubuntu 12.10. I have a big long thread detailing what likely went wrong. I am a newbie and not technically very savvy.
The ...
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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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how to install RPM package in ubuntu 10.10 [duplicate]
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How do I install and manage RPMs?
I am new for the Linux. I have the rpm file package. but i could not able to install the file.how to install RPM package in Ubuntu ...
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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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Installing Mandriva ROSA rocket launcher in Ubuntu KDE
I have a desktop computer in which I have installed the Mandriva 2011, it has a new application menu launcher like Unity, and is called ROSA Rocket launcher. I feel that this a better application ...
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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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Install mysql 5.6 from RPM
On my Ubuntu 11.10 (64bit) I has installed MySql server 5.1 which installs automatically, from synaptic. For some reason I find that I need upgrade to version 5.6 but I can't find .deb file for do ...
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Converting .rpm to. deb using alien is not working anymore [closed]
i am getting the following error while converting a file from .rpm .deb :
chmod: invalid option -- '/'
Try chmod --help' for more information.
mkdir: invalid option -- '/'
Trymkdir --help' for more ...
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How to Install rpm with dependences [closed]
I've an .rpm file that I need to install on ubuntu 11.04 x64 bits on my core i5 laptop (it is actually some device driver).
I've tried to convert it using alien but reports an error for me stating ...
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Wanted to install RPM based software or application? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I install and manage RPMs?
As I see more application/softwares are distributed in rpm format, I would like to know if
I should choice from the below two.
YUM
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Installing MySQL-server-5.5.15-1.linux2.6.i386.rpm [closed]
I downloaded MySQL-server-5.5.15-1.linux2.6.i386.rpm from mysql.com. But I don't know how to install it.
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How do I extract a RPM file?
I've RPM file of which I want to examine its file contents. For .deb packages, I can use dpkg -x file.deb to extract it.
What is the equivalent command for a .rpm file? I'm looking for a command-line ...
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How to get RPM install in my Ubuntu Linux system? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I install and manage RPMs in Ubuntu
I can't open softeware of git-0.99.1.rpm.
So , I need the rpm command to install git-0.99.1.rpm.
Is there any supply for the ...
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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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How to install Revolution R Enterprise, an rpm, when alien fails?
Revolution R Enterprise is available as a red-hat rpm file. Normally I would use alien to install an rpm file as explained in another more generic question about installing rpms , but the instructions ...
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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?
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Can you get a Source RPM to build as a DEB?
The manufacturer of our printer (Canon) does provide Linux printer drivers for most its printers. However, they are all 32bit and only the newer printer drivers are available in both DEB and RPM. The ...
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How do I install and manage RPMs?
I have a burning desire to install RPMs onto my Ubuntu installation - is this possible? Can I use Yum - or another RPM Package Management tool?
