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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
Installation a deb file can be done in text mode via the command:
sudo gdebi /patch-to-file/package.deb
Gdebi GUI can install, reinstall or remove a package.
To install a deb file do:
and follow the installation to be completed.
To reinstall or remove installed package, double click on the deb package (or choose as before) and click Reinstall (or Remove) button.