Monitor_Man
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I can't seem to find out what to do, It won't except my .deb file and I can't click the install button
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Put your .deb file in /tmp/ and make it world readable. Then use a terminal program like XTerm and as root use apt install /tmp/file.deb using the correct file name.
If that doesn't work the .deb package may be broken.
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Matthew Campbell
If that doesn't work the .deb package may be broken.
Signed,
Matthew Campbell
Brickwizard
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Which distribution of Linux are you using? What application are you trying to install [.Deb files are mainly for Debian based distributions
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Monitor_Man
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guy # 1 what do you mean by tmp?
guy # 2 I am using VS code
guy # 3 I am using a chromebook
guy # 2 I am using VS code
guy # 3 I am using a chromebook
Brickwizard
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That is not a distribution, so I will make a guess, as you say you are only 13, then I assume you are trying to install Kali or parts there of. if so Kali do not recommend you install any applications not available from their approved repository
If you are using Mint/MX/Parrot/Ubuntu or Debian, the .deb file can be open by right click and select open with deb installer
Condobloke
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More detail. What are you attempting to do, on which OS, which App...?I can't seem to find out what to do, It won't except my .deb file and I can't click the install button
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Monitor_Man
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guy # 2 I have no Idea what you are talking about?
guy # 4 I am trying to get python, but I need VS code, and for that I need linux but as you can see by the button, it won't let me
guy # 4 I am trying to get python, but I need VS code, and for that I need linux but as you can see by the button, it won't let me
Brickwizard
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to run a Linux application, you need to install a Linux distribution [a distribution is an operating system similar to Windows/Mack chrome/android but not one of these]
IF you are wanting to install Python to chrome then see ... https://www.codecademy.com/article/programming-python-on-chromebook
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Monitor_Man
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you see I use a school chromebook, middle school
Brickwizard
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Chrome is not Linux, it may be loosely based on it, but it will not run Linux apps, see the link I have posted for you to install python to chrome
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Monitor_Man
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it is telling me to do something I can't do
Yes, they can - now and for a while now.
That said, perhaps the school has locked down the permissions. That would be my first guess.
/tmp is the system temp directory. Use cd /tmp at your $ command prompt to get there.
Are you sure you're using Linux at all?
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Matthew Campbell
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Monitor_Man
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yes it has, and it is devistating for fun loving teens like me
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Monitor_Man
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I tried to install all the other files for visual studio code and only the .deb file was the only one that seemed to work, needing linux to be opened, and how do I use my "$ command"
Just follow the instructions here?
most schools do lock down their machines because it belongs to the school and does not belong to you - so your permissions are going to be limited - you only have the privilege of using it - and trying to get around these safeguards may get you into trouble with the school when they find out your are changing the system from what it is originally intended
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Monitor_Man
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Thanks but I tried that yesterday, the instructions say to download/install it where the problem is opening it with linuxJust follow the instructions here?
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Monitor_Man
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not to be rude but, I don't need a digital lecture, besides once I'm done with this I will be constantly using python, so I won't forget to change back the settings before the end of the school year.
