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To install a particular application, it is preferable to select a <phrase>Kubuntu</phrase> package of the application, and install it with a package manager. This ensures that the program is compatible with other software on the system. If there is no version of the package available through a package manager, it may be possible to install it manually. The installation procedure depends on the type of package file.
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Install/Uninstall .deb files
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Located in
../docs/manage-software/C/manage-software.xml:258(title)
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The package files associated with <phrase>Kubuntu</phrase> have the <emphasis>.deb</emphasis> suffix because of <phrase>Kubuntu</phrase>'s close relationship with the Debian GNU/Linux distribution. Individual <emphasis>.deb</emphasis> files can be downloaded and installed. Administrative privileges are required to do this.
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../docs/manage-software/C/manage-software.xml:260(para)
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To install a .deb file, simply <mousebutton>Left</mousebutton> click on the .deb file to initiate the installation process. A prompt will appear for a password associated with the necessary administrative privilege.
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Convert .rpm files to .deb files
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../docs/manage-software/C/manage-software.xml:274(title)
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Red Hat Package Manager files have the <emphasis>.rpm</emphasis> suffix. It is not recommended that these be installed on a <phrase>Kubuntu</phrase> system. In almost all cases, a native <phrase>Kubuntu</phrase><emphasis>.deb</emphasis> version of the package is available. However, if necessary, an <emphasis>.rpm</emphasis> file can be converted to a <emphasis>.deb</emphasis> package using a program called <application>alien</application>.
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Located in
../docs/manage-software/C/manage-software.xml:276(para)
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Installing Alien
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Open <application>Software Management</application> by going to <menuchoice><guimenu>Kickoff Application Launcher</guimenu><guisubmenu>Applications</guisubmenu><guisubmenu>System</guisubmenu><guimenuitem>Software Management (KPackageKit)</guimenuitem></menuchoice>.
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Enter <userinput>alien</userinput> in the <guilabel>Search</guilabel> box near the top of the window.
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../docs/manage-software/C/manage-software.xml:292(para)
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Locate the package named <application>alien</application> and select it. Press the <guibutton>down arrow</guibutton> button. The arrow will change color.
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Located in
../docs/manage-software/C/manage-software.xml:298(para)
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