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2010-01-18
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dpkg -i filename.deb (as root)
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2010-01-20
, 19:45
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i try but when i do that the xterminal say me i need:
requested operation requires superuser privilege
How i fix it?
requested operation requires superuser privilege
How i fix it?
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2010-01-20
, 19:46
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That was what Rob1n meant by "as root".
You have to first have rootsh installed, and then "sudo gainroot" first. Then you can run that command.
You have to first have rootsh installed, and then "sudo gainroot" first. Then you can run that command.
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2010-01-20
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Sorry but im noob on this i have the rootsh installed after i type sudo gainroot
But after that i dont know what i type.
I type the name of the filename but it say me No such file or directorie
I try this
on terminal dpkg -i flashlight-applet_0.2-0_armel.deb
It say no such file or directorie
Im noob on linux
Please let me know step by step
But after that i dont know what i type.
I type the name of the filename but it say me No such file or directorie
I try this
on terminal dpkg -i flashlight-applet_0.2-0_armel.deb
It say no such file or directorie
Im noob on linux
Please let me know step by step
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2010-01-20
, 21:22
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We can't really help much there ... you have to know where you downloaded it to??
It should return a path.. then do:
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find /home/user -name flashlight-applet*.deb
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dpkg -i /path/from/above/flashlight-applet_0.2-0_armel.deb
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2010-01-20
, 21:25
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@ Brasov/Cluj, Romania
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Originally Posted by poquifox
Have a look on this thread, if you want to learn some basic commands for xterm http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=30505
Im noob on linux
Please let me know step by step
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2010-01-20
, 21:30
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@ Agoura Hills Calif
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One of the tricky things is that when you are logged in as root, you are considered a different user and start off in a different directory. So finding the file you just downloaded is the first issue.
Once you get used to it, this is a simple process, as pointed out above, but it is very confusing at first. I think that some Linux users enjoy these irritating aspects of things because it makes them feel superior. But of course any amoeba could understand directory structure; it's just not obvious to a newbie.
There used to be an easy way to deal with deb files, but it has been gotten rid of just to help you out!
Once you get used to it, this is a simple process, as pointed out above, but it is very confusing at first. I think that some Linux users enjoy these irritating aspects of things because it makes them feel superior. But of course any amoeba could understand directory structure; it's just not obvious to a newbie.
There used to be an easy way to deal with deb files, but it has been gotten rid of just to help you out!
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2010-01-20
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Originally Posted by geneven
I can feel the sarcasm.. but I actually totally agree with this. Because it will help you learn.
There used to be an easy way to deal with deb files, but it has been gotten rid of just to help you out!
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2010-01-20
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@ UK
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Originally Posted by geneven
So let's explain it, shall we?
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I think that some Linux users enjoy these irritating aspects of things because it makes them feel superior. But of course any amoeba could understand directory structure; it's just not obvious to a newbie.
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As a regular user, your home directory is "/home/user/". However, what you normally see in N900 menus is a little beyond that. Your "default" folder is "/home/user/MyDocs/" (capitalisation *is* important). What N900 displays as "Documents" is in "/home/user/MyDocs/.documents/" (note the ".", it's required). If you change to "/home/user/MyDocs/" and issue a "ls -a" command, you'll se other folders as well. It's fairly obvious which dot-something folders correspond to what you see in "normal" N900 menus.
<fx>feels a little bit superior</fx>
My question is
How to install a .deb file (Aplication) With xTerminal????