installing a .deb package

Question

I am a new eOS user and I can't find a particular application in the store. Do I need to do anything in particular before trying to install directly from .deb file?

Answer 1

You can give Eddy a try if you prefer a nice graphical interface.

Answer 2

If you're comfortable with the command line, you can use the dpkg command to install a .deb package.

The format would be sudo dpkg -i name_of_package.deb

then, sudo apt-get install -f. the dpkg -i command may leaves the package status in an "unconfigured" state due to missing dependencies. sudo apt-get install -f will try to fix it downloading and installing those dependencies

If you're looking for a graphical install, you can use the Software Center or the Gdebi application.

This website might help you: https://itsfoss.com/install-deb-files-ubuntu/

Answer 3

I found the solution here:

https://askubuntu.com/questions/55868/installing-broadcom-wireless-drivers/60395#60395?newreg=39aad30029724c7693799c0ff875d95c

All the Best,

• Tony