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Old 04-20-2013, 12:37 PM   #1
shangshangw
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how to install gdebi?


I don't no much about Linux
I only try to open xorg-edit_07.08.11-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb.deb
but it seems I don't have gdebi ready.
then I downloaded http://packages.ubuntu.com/lucid/gdebi
and get the gdebi-0.6.0ubuuntu1 folder
but How should I install gdebi

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Old 04-20-2013, 02:21 PM   #2
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Just...
connect to the Internet
open a Terminal
issue the command: sudo apt-get install gdebi

Job done.
 
Old 04-20-2013, 02:27 PM   #3
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Just...
connect to the Internet
open a Terminal
issue the command: sudo apt-get install gdebi

Job done.
but the terminal says sudo: apt-get: command not found
after I issue the command
 
Old 04-20-2013, 02:34 PM   #4
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but the terminal says sudo: apt-get: command not found
If you're entering it exactly as you posted it there (with semi-colons), it's not going to work. It should be exactly this:

Code:
sudo apt-get install gdebi

Last edited by JWJones; 04-20-2013 at 02:36 PM.
 
Old 04-20-2013, 02:56 PM   #5
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If you're entering it exactly as you posted it there (with semi-colons), it's not going to work. It should be exactly this:

Code:
sudo apt-get install gdebi
I entered sudo apt-get install gdebi, then terminal asks for password,
after entering password and press return, it says "sudo: apt-get: command not found".......
 
Old 04-20-2013, 03:05 PM   #6
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I entered sudo apt-get install gdebi, then terminal asks for password,
after entering password and press return, it says "sudo: apt-get: command not found".......
Wow, really? This may sound like a silly question, but what distro are you using? Ubuntu, for sure?

What's the output in the terminal of this:

Code:
cat /etc/*release*
 
Old 04-20-2013, 05:46 PM   #7
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Wow, really? This may sound like a silly question, but what distro are you using? Ubuntu, for sure?

What's the output in the terminal of this:

Code:
cat /etc/*release*
This is a very good idea. Very good.

Would be nice if you would try it again and simply copy paste EVERYTHING that is on the terminal window.

Would also be good to try the command (copy/paste to terminal)
Code:
sudo su
You should be asked for your password.

If you get an error message on that copy/paste everything on the terminal to here.

If you do not get an error copy/paste this to the terminal;
Code:
apt-get install gdebi
Don't add anything to that command.

su is the command used to get a root (#) prompt on Linux systems. Sudo is a shortcut and there could be a problem there.

One reason for determining your distro/version is to see what you are running. This should be in your signature along with some hardware info so people don't need to ask for it and you don't need to type it out in every thread.

If you are using Ubuntu, not one of the "family" members (Xubuntu, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, etc), then you are using a Gnome based OS. There has been some creeping instability in the Gnome terminal.

Another thing you could try is that last command I gave you (no sudo) at the root (#) prompt you get at the end of booting to recovery. If it doesn't work there you have a very interesting installation to say the least.
 
Old 04-21-2013, 05:06 AM   #8
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Would be nice if you would try it again and simply copy paste EVERYTHING that is on the terminal window.
Tip: You do not need to type commands into the Terminal. Highlight the command written on the web page. Move your cursor anywhere in the Terminal and press your mouse wheel or mouse middle button. Automatic Copy and paste! No spelling mistakes! No Typos! No other errors!
 
Old 03-28-2018, 05:26 PM   #9
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how i install "gdebi"

today I downloaded "gdebi" and it does not work I did "apt-get install gdebi"
is it gives "E: impossible to find the package gdebi" how to help me please
I do not know if the "gdebi" works in 2018
 
Old 03-28-2018, 07:59 PM   #10
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You are replying to a post which has been inactive for 5 years. Best to start your own thread here

Did you prefix the command with sudo? It won't work otherwise. Which release of Ubuntu are you using. How did you download gdebi and from which location. You should be able to use the Software Manager also. THe commands below, run successively should work.

Quote:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gdebi
 
Old 03-31-2018, 08:40 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by shangshangw View Post
I don't no much about Linux
I only try to open xorg-edit_07.08.11-0ubuntu1_amd64.deb.deb
but it seems I don't have gdebi ready.
then I downloaded LINK
and get the gdebi-0.6.0ubuuntu1 folder
but How should I install gdebi

best

OK , lets do the easy way.

Open Menu - Administration - Synaptic Package Manager

Now Hit on Configuration - Repositories

Then Check button of your cdrom repository ( maybe you have 2 but check one of those) and apply the change.

Give "oK" to reload de repositories and close.

Then in packages list select "all" and make a search bY "gdebi" - select it and all the dependencies.

After installing, close Synaptic ( don t forget this) and go to the directory where are the package you want to install and right click over and choose "open with! ... Packages installer.

Et Voilá.

Last edited by golismero; 03-31-2018 at 08:53 AM.
 
Old 03-31-2018, 08:43 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by davidmichel View Post
today I downloaded "gdebi" and it does not work I did "apt-get install gdebi"
is it gives "E: impossible to find the package gdebi" how to help me please
I do not know if the "gdebi" works in 2018

OK , lets do the easy way.

Open Menu - Administration - Synaptic Package Manager

Now Hit on Configuration - Repositories

Then Check button of your cdrom repository ( maybe you have 2 but check one of those) and apply the change.

Give "oK" to reload de repositories and close.

Then in packages list select "all" and make a search bY "gdebi" - select it and all the dependencies.

After installing, close Synaptic ( don t forget this) and go to the directory where are the package you want to install and right click over and choose "open with! ... Packages installer.

Et Voilá.

Last edited by golismero; 03-31-2018 at 08:53 AM.
 
  


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