using debian sources from ubuntu

[Mario Vukelic]

On Sun, 2008-12-14 at 16:46 -0800, tom arnall wrote:
> some questions on using debian sources for ubuntu intrepid system
> 
> 	is it safe? i would prefer to do without something 
> 	than risk dependency problems

In general, it is not safe and will create dependency problems. 
	
> my immediate need is to install kcontrol 

See NoOp's reply. And read this
http://www.ubuntu.com/community/ubuntustory/components