How can I install local deb packages?

[Dr.U]

Since I only have a quite slow internet connection, I went to a local internet cafe and spent a couple of euros to download about 230 MB of ubuntu packages onto my usb memory stick.

So, now what? Synaptic and apt-get seem (as far as I can tell) to only check the internet or my installation CD for packages. Can some one please give me a tip or how-to about how I should proceed? Also provide any warnings that I might need to avoid damage to the system (for example, I downloaded a new version of xserver-xorg-core and don't want to risk ruining my system).

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
-- Dr. U

[clem]

To install a single package, double click on it.. or in a Terminal:

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sudo dpkg -i yourpackage.deb

To install more than.. place them in a folder...

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cd folder; dpkg -i *

Now, of course.. the ideal solution would be to create a local repository containing all your packages and have your sources.list use that repository.

Clem

[scorp123]

Since I only have a quite slow internet connection

Get a faster Internet connection! In Germany you have soooo much choice!

[Dr.U]

Since I only have a quite slow internet connection

Get a faster Internet connection! In Germany you have soooo much choice!

Now, scorp! You need to read my messages with a little more attention. In the posts in the 'General Help' section with the topic title 'Virus, spy-ware, or harmless' I explained why I cannot currently get faster internet service where I live. But possible help is apparently on the way: our cable TV company is now expanding its internet offerings in my town -- I just hope that they offer better service than the Deutsche Telekom! The price is better and the speed will be excellent -- the only question is: when will it be finally available?

Regards,
-- Dr. U

[Dr.U]

To install a single package, double click on it.. or in a Terminal:

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sudo dpkg -i yourpackage.deb

To install more than.. place them in a folder...

Code: Select all

cd folder; dpkg -i *

Now, of course.. the ideal solution would be to create a local repository containing all your packages and have your sources.list use that repository.

Clem

Thanks a million, clem!! If you find the time, I would be very interested in learning how to set up a local repository for synaptic to use. Do I start up an FTP demon or a web server and just point synaptic to my local server?

Regards,
-- Dr. U

[scorp123]

I just hope that they offer better service than the Deutsche Telekom!

I fail to see why you keep mentioning Deutsche Telekomiker ... They are not the only possible ADSL provider as far as I know. You got Arcor, Alice, AOL, Strato, Lycos, 1&1, Tiscali ... you have so many to choose from.

[clem]

Do I start up an FTP demon or a web server and just point synaptic to my local server?

Oh no The file:// protocol will do just great.

Read the tutorial here: http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/repos ... to.en.html

[Dr.U]

I just hope that they offer better service than the Deutsche Telekom!

I fail to see why you keep mentioning Deutsche Telekomiker ... They are not the only possible ADSL provider as far as I know. You got Arcor, Alice, AOL, Strato, Lycos, 1&1, Tiscali ... you have so many to choose from.

Yes and no. Why? Because almost all DSL providers require that you have a DSL line from the Deutsche Telekom -- over which they then provide you with internet service. You see, almost everyone rents the DSL line from the Deutsche Telekom. The Deutsche Telekom will of course also provide such service, if you wish.

My problem is that the Deutsche Telekom will not install a DSL line to our complex because it was built without copper lines (we have glass fiber lines). Arcor and a very few others have their own lines, but none of them cover our area.

Take my word: I have tried and tried and called every provider I could find -- all without success.

Regards,
-- Dr. U

[Dr.U]

Do I start up an FTP demon or a web server and just point synaptic to my local server?

Oh no The file:// protocol will do just great.

Read the tutorial here: http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/repos ... to.en.html

Thanks, clem!! I was hoping that using something as simple as the file:// protocol would work, but didn't know how to set things up. The tutorial will take care of that.

Regards,
-- Dr. U

[marcus0263]

My problem is that the Deutsche Telekom will not install a DSL line to our complex because it was built without copper lines (we have glass fiber lines). Arcor and a very few others have their own lines, but none of them cover our area.

Take my word: I have tried and tried and called every provider I could find -- all without success.

Regards,
-- Dr. U

They won't provide DSL over fiber there?

We're getting fiber FINALLY to residence's here in Seattle, but will take a long time to get where I'm at. Anyway those with fiber here get 30-50 Meg DSL connections while those with Copper like myself are at around 6 Meg.

[scorp123]

Anyway those with fiber here get 30-50 Meg DSL connections while those with Copper like myself are at around 6 Meg.

Oh man, here in Switzerland we can only dream about such speeds!! Both our monopolies are holding back. Swisscom is in total control of the phone lines, the last mile and therefore also controls all the ADSL connections. And Cablecom controls the TV cables and the (TV) cable network. You want to watch TV without having to bother with your own antenna? Welcome to Cablecom.

So the max. we can get from ADSL is 6 Mbit/s, and via TV cable it's 10 Mbit/s. I recently switched from 3.5 Mbit/s ADSL to 10 Mbit/s TV cable connection, and it's still too slow for my purposes. 50 Mbit/s ADSL .... wow. Awesome.

[marcus0263]

Anyway those with fiber here get 30-50 Meg DSL connections while those with Copper like myself are at around 6 Meg.

Oh man, here in Switzerland we can only dream about such speeds!! Both our monopolies are holding back. Swisscom is in total control of the phone lines, the last mile and therefore also controls all the ADSL connections. And Cablecom controls the TV cables and the (TV) cable network. You want to watch TV without having to bother with your own antenna? Welcome to Cablecom.

So the max. we can get from ADSL is 6 Mbit/s, and via TV cable it's 10 Mbit/s. I recently switched from 3.5 Mbit/s ADSL to 10 Mbit/s TV cable connection, and it's still too slow for my purposes. 50 Mbit/s ADSL .... wow. Awesome.

Yeah there's something to be said about competition yah know!

My little brother lives in Dallas and he's got a 50 Meg downstream and something like 20 upstream, all for about $60 USD month. I pay that for a 6 Meg Down and 1.5 upstream with a static IP.

But I'm patiently waiting for fiber to make it to were I'm at. I very highly dislike cable connectivity, it's just to dang sporadic and I don't like being on a "Party Line".

[dancer_69]

Hello,
I've accidentally associate deb files to open with another app.
How can I reassociate them to open with the default installer??

EDIT:
Solved!
For some reason the gdebi app was uninstalled, I reinstalled it and now all are back to normal