Install Deb Package On Fedora 17 User New ^new^ ●
Installing a package on Fedora 17 (which uses the RPM format) is not natively supported. However, you can achieve this by converting the file using a tool called or by manually extracting the contents. Fedora Discussion Method 1: Using Alien (Recommended for Beginners)
Developer Websites: Most major software providers (like Google Chrome or VS Code) offer both .deb and .rpm downloads. Always choose the .rpm for Fedora. 2. Converting Packages with "Alien" install deb package on fedora 17 user new
Q: Can I install DEB packages on Fedora 17 using yum?
A: No, yum is designed for RPM packages, not DEB packages. Installing a package on Fedora 17 (which uses
Final Verdict
| Step | Action | Success Chance |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | Install alien | 100% |
| 2 | Convert .deb to .rpm | 70% (depends on package complexity) |
| 3 | Install .rpm on Fedora 17 | 40% (due to missing dependencies) |
| 4 | Program actually runs | 10% | sudo yum install
The drive whirred, and within moments, a new file appeared in the directory: video-converter-1.0.rpm.
su -c 'yum search <program-name>'
sudo yum install ./package_name.rpm