You can install a.deb package file onto a system by using dpkg -i filename.deb. Is it possible to do the reverse? By reverse, I mean create a.deb package file from. Are there any way to compile.c in vm virtualbox and copy into n900? I hate install. 0m5_armel.deb (Reading database 32366 files and. Armel.deb (–install). Dpkg is generally used for installing local.deb files directly, which can be done by running: dpkg -i deb>with a local.deb. Note: full path must be given. For example: dpkg -i /home/user/MyDocs/sample.deb. If the deb lies at the root of Nokia N900 when viewed with file manager. See article N900 filesystem for further assistance.

You really should use the search button in these forums.:/ Anyway, the best way to install is to go into terminal (click the terminal application in your N900), type in 'root' to be root (you need to install an application via application manager) and go to the folder where the.deb files are. Then, type: dpkg -i.deb And this should install the application. If it gives you errors about missing libraries, just type in (yes, also as root): apt-get -f install This should install all the missing dependencies. Hope this helps and really, you should learn how to use the search button.

Also, I am making the assumption you are using an N900 in this case. Your device, save the package to somewhere that is visible with the native file manager.

(Think it's just called 'N9' in the manager). Open the file manager, then tap on the file you've just downloaded. It 'should' invoke the app manager. Just seen there's a post saying that downloading things with default browser might be a problem.

Using the terminal is not so hard, so long as you know the command you want to use and its associated flags. Beware of commands that delete or move stuff e.g. 'rm' and 'mv', unless you know what you're deleting and moving. Otherwise, just get stuck in! In the terminal type 'cd' and the directory's name or '. Hobby Model 060 - Columbia Space Shuttle. ' To go up a directory. Type 'ls' to list contents of a folder (use -a to see hidden objects and ' for folder names with a space in them.