1. Reelbox Deb Installieren

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I have downloaded virtualbox.deb package. But I don't know how to install this application. Please anyone let me know how to install it..

Bruno Pereira

3 Answers

Reelbox Deb Installieren

Double clicking it should open it in the Software Centre. That should give you the option to install.

Oli♦OliMostafa ShahverdyMostafa Shahverdy

You can also use gdebi, a tool similar to dpkg that also resolves any dependencies needed for the package to work.

You just need to install gdebi (sudo apt-get install gdebi), and then run:

WilfWilf

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flybywireflybywire

5 Answers

Double click will show the debian package manager and click on install button will install it

ukanthukanth

dpkg -i [name of file].deb

You might need to add a sudo command in the front to elevate the command to superuser level.

calibancaliban

In ubuntu, simply double clicking the file should be enough, if not right click the item and open it with the installer.

Or.

You could use the command line way, like stated above.

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