.deb Package

[Michael Bach (gmx)]

Darryl Tidd wrote:
> I downloaded a .deb package today, and when I click on it, it opens in
> Ark.  What program should I open it with?
> D
> 

Hi Darryl,

on the commandline, run the following command as root:
"dpkg -i packagename.deb"
Or as a user, run
"sudo dpkg -i packagename.deb"

The "packagename.deb" can also include the whole path to your file, ie.
"/home/darryl/downloads/package.deb"

See "man dpkg" for more infos.

Mike