===== Gdebi =====

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GDebi is a tool that can install local **deb** packages (already downloaded manually) resolving and installing
its dependencies.

Gdebi works in text mode and with a graphical interface.

Gdebi is preinstalled in all Sparky editions, if not install it via the command (all editions excluding KDE):

   sudo apt-get install gdebi

Installation in Sparky KDE edition:

   sudo apt-get install gdebi-core gdebi-kde

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==== Text mode ====

Installation a **deb** file can be done in text mode via the command:

   sudo gdebi /patch-to-file/package.deb


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==== GUI mode ====

Gdebi GUI can install, reinstall or remove a package. 

To install a **deb** file do:
   * double click on the **deb** file or 
   * right click on **deb** file and choose "Open with Gdebi Package Installer"
and click the **Install Package** button to do so.

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To reinstall or remove installed package, double click on the **deb** package (or choose as before) and click **Reinstall** (or **Remove**) button.

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