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  1. 12-12-2004 #1
    Chris H
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    apt-get for local file



    How do I install a local deb file?

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    dpkg -i filename

    dp most likely stands for Debian package, but what about kg?
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    I think "d" stands for Debian, and "pkg" stands for package.
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    Ta all.

    Found a repository with the file on in the end.
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