Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

I will read those links. Just wanted to say. I decided to install something small that way I would not fill up root and could delete them later.

I install Crawl for 2008. Had to install some libncurse5 also. It installed to /var/games/ . I guess that is on root. Only one file so maby i could just move it... not sure.. I am still just learning linux.

It ran.... once i zoomed the fonts in terminal as small as i could. It keep telling my terminal was to small. Got in to run... but the <Enter> Key types big W instead of being <Enter>.

Was fun seeing it run at least. :)


The reflashing your device link looks like one I will need sooner or later.

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

now, drnoksnes is not in any repository anymore, but i downloaded it as a .deb-file.

now when i install it, and sometime later the emulator becomes available through the repositories again, what do i do then?
uninstall the emulator and download it from the repository again? because i guess when a new version is available in a repository, its not going to update my "self-installed" version, right?
and as for the self-installed version: it will not update itself at all, will it?

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

If this is like regular linux then:

Yes, you are correct it will not update on its own. You will have to do that.

If you want to remove it, then you will have to remove it manually. There's no "uninstall" button.

If it becomes available in the repositories then you can use that version, but you'll still have the manually installed version as well just taking up space.

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

Mine says enter password, but I never did set a password

Help?

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

Well let's say I've installed a .deb.. How exactly do I uninstall it?

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

thanks for the help here:
installed rootsh, and SSH server and have gained root access attempted to install a .deb file and i was told "database area is locked by another proses" (figged this one out you need to close "App. Manager" who would have thought multitasking could be a problem.) now I have the same problem as "ppriyank" if I have a .deb file in "Phone-Name>Documents" what is the path to that folder?
thanks,
Tim

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

if were not allowed to install deb files then how do i install this? https://garage.maemo.org/projects/yellownotes/

thank you

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

Installing that is pretty useless because it doesn't work on Maemo5.

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

oki quick question then howwould i install this?
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=36847
sorry for bring stupid but ive never had a maemo device before

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

Add the extras-testing repository as described here: https://wiki.maemo.org/Extras-testing (and I recommend disabling it after installing the app so as not to get unstable updates to regular stuff)

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

hi iv tried this however it says unable to refresh.i have added the catalogue,is there anything else i need to do?is there a catologue for apps that are 'normal' (not in testing anymore).thank you

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

Can you screenshot your error, and the settings you have put in? (I for one put freemantle instead of fremantle, and got the same error)
(Ctrl+Shift+P on the device to screenshot it - image can be found in the images folder)

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

omgggg.i made the same mistake as you.thank you so much.last question is there a catalogue for normal apps?

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

Still what is the superuser password?

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

Password is not set by default

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

It's called simply extras instead of extras-testing, but doesn't yet have the flashlight app.

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

is there any program for easy use to install deb files this is really stupid to tape whole thing in xterminal any time i want to install something thanx

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

Yeah, it's called App Manager. Normal users don't use a deb file every time they want to install apps, and devs are fine using xterm. Even so, devs still don't usually deal with deb files except in development.

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

I can't seem to install applications using xterm.

I have the Rootsh programming and start with sudo gainroot.

Problem is, even using the correct structure it just tells me that the directory is not found, I don't get it....

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

msg back with the exact thing that you are typing into xterminal.

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

I type sudo gainroot then dp -i /home/user/Downloads/example.deb
but it says cannot access archive: No such file or directory.
altho the file is already there.

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

It's dpkg, not dp and it's unlikely to be in /home/user/Downloads - either /home/user/MyDocs or /home/user/MyDocs/Downloads would be more likely.

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

Hey guys, I downloaded ScummV .deb-File and want to install it. I will install it by typing dpkg -i scummvm_1.1.0-maemo_armel.deb, correct?

Also, after I have installed it will I be able to remove it using the App messenger? If yes, will that completely remove it or will bits remain?

Thanks in advance!

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

Anyone? :(

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

That's correct, yes.

Yes, you can remove it via App Manager. That'll remove all the application files, but leave behind configuration files (as with any other application you uninstall).

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

Your an angel, thank you so much for your help :)

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

What happens with dependecies? I'd like to install https://garage.maemo.org/frs/downloa..._1.1.6_all.deb but it requires some newer package dependencies. Is it enough using dpkg -i command?
Thanks.

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

No. You'll have to do something like: . I don't remember the exact command.

Alternatively, if you install aptly from extras-testing, you can just do "aptly install <deb file>" and it will install dependencies for you. The only dependency for aptly is python, so if you have that installed, you could technically just "dpkg -i aptly-*.deb"

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

Sorry for the stupid post...but i have spent the last hour trying to get comix to install on my n900.

Only to realise i was typing "myDocs" instead of" MyDocs"...i love this phone shame it doesnt love me lol

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

How do you update apps that was installed using dpkg? Does using the dpkg -i command on a newer version on a .deb update the existing application/packages, or does it install the new one to a separate place? Could it mess everything up or should it do it all neatly?

The reason I ask is because I have the original version of SPB TV installed but today a new beta has arrived.

Thanks in advance!

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

The great thing with Linux distroes is that you do not have to use single file installs, yet you do not have to use repository install. You can still use source install or manual package installs :)

Personally I always found repository installations to be incredibly handy compared to the internet-search-for-infected-files Windows installs.

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

I tried using the xterminal in installing a .deb game on my N900 but after the dpkg command it says, dpkg requested operation requires superuser privileges. Please how do i get this off and install the game?

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

@david_kewell007

you need to install rootsh from application manager if you dont have it
then when you want to use "dpkg" and "apt-get" commands you need to type "root" or "sudo gainroot" before that commands
after that you will gain superuser privileges !

./sifo

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

Yea i did all that and i have progressed but its now saying dpkg error dependency error - leaving unconfigured could that be from the deb file or what should i do.

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

what are you trying to install ? is it a webos game ?
and please post the whole error log here ! if you wanna get helped :)

./sifo

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

I am trying to install angrybirds full version, i think its a webos game but its in .deb format. After i have installed the filled along the line it said (unpacking com-jakyl-gepro depends on preenv: how ever; package preenv is not installed dpkg error processing com-jakyl-gepro (--install): dependency problems - leaving unconfigured errors were encountered while processing: com-jakyl-gepro) are there soem applications i need to install to ease installation of major games?

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

good
you need to enable extra-devel repo first (at your own risk !!!!! ) by typing this command or via application manager

then in terminal :
Good luck

./sifo

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

Thank you so much for your time and efforts to assist me in getting this fixed but after i typed in the code in the xterminal it said /sh cannot create the directory. Is there any other way i can install other games without this? and please do you know of where i can download good games? Thank you so much. I really appreciate.

Re: How to install deb files in N900
 

First rule: never assume you can "fix" something for someone, who uses "codes" when speaking about command lines.