Install development tools and Perl libraries:
cd Downloads
| Feature | DEB | RPM | |------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------| | Package manager | dpkg , apt | rpm , yum (Fedora 17) | | Configuration | Debian‑specific maintainer scripts | Red Hat‑specific scripts | | File layout | /usr/lib , /usr/share (similar, but not identical) | Similar, but some locations differ | | Dependency names | e.g., libssl1.0.0 | e.g., openssl-libs | install deb package on fedora 17 user new
If Alien fails to convert the package due to dependency errors, you can manually extract the application files. A .deb file is essentially a compressed archive (like a .zip or .tar.gz file). 1. Install the Extraction Tool Install development tools and Perl libraries: cd Downloads
Navigate to the folder where your .deb file is saved (usually the Downloads folder) and run the conversion command: cd ~/Downloads sudo alien --to-rpm package-name.deb Use code with caution. Replace package-name.deb with the actual name of your file. Step 3: Install the Generated .rpm File Install the Extraction Tool Navigate to the folder
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.
This is the most common way to bridge the gap between Debian and Fedora packages. Install Alien: Open your terminal and run: sudo yum install alien (Note: Fedora 17 uses instead of the newer Convert the Package: Navigate to where your file is saved and run: sudo alien -r your-package-name.deb flag tells the tool to create an Install the New RPM: