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Although the preferred method of installing programs is with the package manager, individual software package files can be downloaded and installed. Several kinds of package files are available for Linux systems. Generally, these file types are associated with the package managers of specific Linux distributions.
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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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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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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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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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Installing Alien
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Open <application>Software Center</application> by going to <menuchoice><guimenu>Kickoff Application Launcher</guimenu><guisubmenu>Computer</guisubmenu><guimenuitem>Muon Software Center</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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