~]# dpkg -i flashpluginnonfree_2.8.2+squeeze1_b Selecting previously unselected package flashplugin-nonfree. deb” package called “ flashpluginnonfree_2.8.2+squeeze1_b” use the following command. deb” package, use the command with “ -i” option. Some the most commonly used dpkg commands along with their usages are listed here: 1. Aptitude is the primary front-end to dpkg. It is used to install, build, remove, and manage packages. Dpkg Commandĭpkg is the main package management program in Debian and Debian based System.

Useful in splitting and merging large file into chunks of small files to be stored on media of smaller size like floppy-disk. DeselectĪ menu-driven package management tool, initially used during the first time install and now is replaced with aptitude. Tasksel lets the user to install all the relevant packages related to a specific task, viz., Desktop-environment. Graphical package manager which makes it easy to install, upgrade and uninstall packages even to novice.

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