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Install Deb Package On Fedora 17 User New [2021] May 2026
Fedora 17 (released in 2012) does not natively support packages, which are designed for Debian-based systems like Ubuntu. To use a on Fedora, you typically must convert it into an package using a tool called Fedora Discussion Method 1: Convert to RPM using Alien This is the most standard approach for new users.
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The results were a mix of warnings and technical jargon. Most forum posts advised against it. "Don't do it," one user wrote. "It’s like trying to put a square peg in a round hole." But then, Alex found a keyword that sparked hope: . install deb package on fedora 17 user new
- Alien will extract the
.deb. - It will rebuild the file structure into a Fedora-compatible
.rpm. - It will create a new file named something like
my_program-1.2.3-1.x86_64.rpm.
Q: Can I use apt-get to install DEB packages on Fedora 17? A: No, apt-get is a part of the Debian package management system and is not compatible with Fedora 17. Fedora 17 (released in 2012) does not natively
