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How to install .deb on Pop_OS
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Is there some an app so I don't have to use the terminal?
If you want something graphical to install a single deb, you can install
gdebi:https://itsfoss.com/gdebi-default-ubuntu-software-center/
With this installed, anytime you download a deb, it will open the deb in
gdebiand allow you to install the package graphically.Does it have Discovery as a normal app store? You might be able to use that.
Honestly, give the terminal a shot - it's not as complicated as you may think.
Sure, basically any Debian-based distro should have
gdebiin its repos.I don't know what this people talking about,u need just double click on deb file it will open grahical installer,if not check file assisation it shoulb be assigned to Eddy program.It's pop os alternative to gdebi.
In addition to what other people have said about gdebi, I'm surprised it's not there by default in Pop. I thought it was there in pretty much all Ubuntu-based distros (except where alternatives are used).
I totally get not wanting to use the terminal for this purpose. It's pretty rare that I download and install a .deb, but when I do, it's nice to just click it straight from the browser and not have to navigate to my download folder in the terminal. And given how rarely I download and install .deb files, I have to look up the command every time.
Yes, gdebi :