Convert .RPM to .DEB
I noticed that there are a handful of applications that are utilizing the .rpm extension for Linux. I checked on it and it happens to be from distro’s like Fedora and Redhat. Since I am using Ubuntu, I have to find a way to have this application converted to a .deb file and here’s what I find out.
To do this, install Alien using:
sudo apt-get install alien
And convert using:
sudo alien -k name-of-rpm-file.rpm
To install .deb packages, double click the file and click Install Package or simply:
sudo dpkg -i name-of-created-deb-file.deb from the terminal
Alternatively you can simply install rpm files, This command converts rpm to deb then installs the deb file. After the installation, it will delete the temporary .deb created.
sudo alien -i name-of-rpm-file.rpm
source: ubuntu-unleashed
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been a while since my last dalaw ah.. and wow, linux master ka na, master!
yep, rpm is proprietary for fedora/redhat.. RedhatPackageManager talaga nila…
Ako naman im having problem installing ubuntu sa laptop.. tsk tsk… 
@vertito, nope im not a sysad. How I wish hehe.
@eli, na iininis nga ako sa isang application na iniinstall ko. d ko mapagana
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nice linux site and neat WP template, keep up the nice linux blogging!
you sysad ?