[SOLVED] .deb archive type not supported

[rebeljohn747]

First off i'm really new to linux i just installed it last night.
I'm running debian 5.3(i think) I've tried installing skype, google chrome and flash player. All of them are .deb files and on everyone it says "archive type not supported", what should I do to install them?

[devils casper]

Hi and Welcome !

Post the output of this

cat /etc/debian_version

From where did you download skype and other .deb packages? Post complete file names of those packages?

[rebeljohn747]

cat /etc/debian_version = 5.0.4
I downloaded all the packs from their web sites.
The packs are:
google-chrome-beta_current_i386.deb
skype-debian_2.1.0.81-1_i386.deb
install_flash_player_10_linux.deb

[devils casper]

Execute this

su -
dpkg -i skype-debian_2.1.0.81-1_i386.deb

Post exact error message here, if any.

[reed9]

Where did you get the deb files?

For flashplayer and skype, there are repos you can use.

FlashPlayer - Debian Wiki

skype - Debian Wiki

For Chrome, look here.
Google Chrome - Get a fast new browser. For PC, Mac, and Linux

[rebeljohn747]

Ok there was a list of dependencies, I installed them and it installed correctly.
Thanks for your help.

[devils casper]

Glad to help you !
Do start a new thread if you have any other question.