Re: Using RPM on Debian

[Michael Spang <mike@midgard.no-ip.org>]

Redefined Horizons wrote:

> I've got some software that I'd like to install on my Debian Sarge
> box. I can't get it in source, so I can't compile it, and it is only
> made available in binary form as RMP.
>
> What is the best/easiest way to convert an RPM to a Deb? Can I install
> RMP on my Debian machine, or is there a conversion utility?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Scott Huey
>
>
>  
The 'alien' package can convert rpms to debs for you. See the manpage 
for more info.

HTH,
Michael Spang