[plug] ubuntu package install question

[Shayne O'Neill]

dpkg --install <file.deb>

I *think* that should do it. Be cautious, introducing odd packages to the
system can do wierd things.

Alternatively there are instructions out there on building your own custom
apt-get source for this task. I believe this is the recomended method.

Forgot how to do it tho :(

On Sun, 6 Mar 2005, Chris Griffin wrote:

> I have managed to install ubuntu and wanted to install the latest Java
> runtime. I have a .rpm of it and have managed to try to tell ubuntu to
> install the rpm. It told me I needed to use alien on it, I did and now
> I have a .deb of that file. So what now?
> I have tried to use Synaptic package manager but it only wants to look
> on the net for packages to install.
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Chris G
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