How to install deb files in N900 - Page 8 - maemo.org

sowwhatyoureap | # 71 | 2010-07-27, 00:20 | Report

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!

zeebra | # 72 | 2011-05-06, 11:55 | Report

Originally Posted by thecursedfly View Post

Personally I don't love the repository system.. it makes me too bound to somebody/thing else (and the emulators problem is a perfect example of this), and there are many moments you cannot have a internet connection but still need a application you may have a installer for.

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.

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david_kewell007 | # 73 | 2012-07-18, 01:06 | Report

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?

sifo | # 74 | 2012-07-18, 01:29 | Report

@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

david_kewell007 | # 75 | 2012-07-18, 02:02 | Report

Originally Posted by sifo View Post

@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

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.

sifo | # 76 | 2012-07-18, 02:11 | Report

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

david_kewell007 | # 77 | 2012-07-18, 02:47 | Report

Originally Posted by sifo View Post

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

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?

sifo | # 78 | 2012-07-18, 03:01 | Report

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

Code:

root
echo "deb http://repository.maemo.org/extras-devel/ fremantle free non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/hildon-application-manager.list

then in terminal :

Code:

root
apt-get update
apt-get install -f

Good luck

./sifo

Last edited by sifo; 2012-07-18 at 23:23.

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david_kewell007 | # 79 | 2012-07-18, 03:35 | Report

Originally Posted by sifo View Post

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

Code:

root
echo "deb http://repository.maemo.org/extras-devel/ fremantle free non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/hildon-application-manager.list

then in terminal :

Code:

root
apt-get update
apt-get install -f

Good luxk

./sifo

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.

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don_falcone | # 80 | 2012-07-18, 04:23 | Report

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

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