Now we will use alien to convert the .deb file into an .rpm file that Fedora can understand. sudo alien --to-rpm package.deb Use code with caution.
Before attempting to force a .deb package onto Fedora, you should check if a native version exists. This is always the safest and most stable approach for your system.
: You can find this in your Applications menu. install deb package on fedora 17 user new
sudo rpm -i ./package_name.rpm
dpkg -i my_program.deb # DO NOT RUN THIS ON FEDORA Now we will use alien to convert the
When you run the converted RPM, rpm might say something like:
yum search <package-name>
By following these steps, you can bridge the gap between Debian-based software and your Fedora 17 system.