I have a .pkg file which I downloaded from the internet, which I am trying to install. The software source (Microsoft) (yeah, I know, boo and hiss) says that this type of file is compatible with Mac, but I am trying to convert it to .rpm so that I may install it in Linux Mint. I
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sudo apt-get install alien
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sudo alien --to-rpm SDM.pkg
I have already tried downloading the Windows version and running it through Wine, which was unsuccessful as Wine couldn't install the program. SDM stands for Secure Download Manager, which Microsoft issues through E-Academy and the Dreamspark program. Overall, its a terrible piece of software to download anything, but a partnership between University and Microsoft enables me to get a lot of free software. If anyone could help me in this matter, or tell me what I'm doing wrong, it would be graciously appreciated.