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Install a software on Ubuntu with a deb file

Take care however to make sure that the softwares you install can be trusted, otherwise they could contain virus (see protect a PC from virus).

See also download a file if you wish to download softwares on the web to install them. (soon).

For the next steps, it is useful to know your ubuntu version.

On Ubuntu 11.04

  1. Double-click on the deb file.
  2. Click on Install.
  3. Type your administration password to allow the installation.
  4. The software in now installed, if you click on the Ubuntu menu and that you type the name of the software, it should appears. You can also drag and drop it in the left Ubuntu dock if you want to open this software in one click in the future.

            

On Ubuntu 10.04, Ubuntu 10.10

  1. Double-click on the deb file.
  2. Cliquer sur Install.
  3. Type your administration password to allow the installation.
  4. The software in now installed, you can find it in the Applications menu.