Re: Installing a single .deb file

[Nate Bargmann <n0nb@networksplus.net>]

* Michael Sry <michael_sry@hotmail.com> [2005 Mar 14 07:48 -0600]:
> Hello,
> I have got a single .deb file that I have downloaded, that I want to 
> install and  that it is not in the package list in apt! Does any one know 
> an easy way to install it?

If you're using Midnight Commander, just highlight the .deb file and
hit <Enter> or double-click.  When the .deb is opened highlight the
INSTALL file and hit <Enter> or double-click.  You will need to have
root privileges, of course.

You asked for easy,  ;-)

- Nate >>

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