Replace filename.deb with the actual name of your file: sudo alien -r filename.deb Use code with caution.
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 . install deb package on fedora 17 user new
Are you running into a specific or a missing dependency while trying to install your package? Replace filename
Now that you have a Fedora-friendly file, you can install it using the yum command: sudo yum localinstall package-name.rpm Use code with caution. Install Alien via yum
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
Once Alien is installed, follow these steps to convert your file: