Converting packages is not 100% foolproof. Because Fedora 17 is an older release, some modern .deb files might require system libraries that Fedora 17 simply doesn't have.
Note: If Alien is not in your default repositories, you may need to enable the RPM Fusion or a similar legacy repository. Phase 3: Converting the Package install deb package on fedora 17 user new
If your file is in the Downloads folder, type: cd ~/Downloads Use code with caution. Converting packages is not 100% foolproof
In Fedora 17, you can sometimes double-click the newly created .rpm file to install it via the graphical software center, but the terminal method provided above is much more reliable for troubleshooting. Summary Checklist Search for an RPM version first. Install Alien via yum . Convert the .deb to .rpm using alien -r . Install the result with yum localinstall . Phase 3: Converting the Package If your file
To bridge the gap between Debian and Fedora, we use a powerful command-line tool called . It converts .deb packages into .rpm packages. Open your Terminal.
