Xandros:How do you install a program after downloading it?

[gtoman]

I'm running Xandros release 2.6.11-x1. When i download any program i can't figure out how to install it. i just downloaded Opera web browser to see how it works in Xandros, but this happens after i download any program:
The dialog box that appears looks like this:

Opening Opera_9.02-20060919.5-shared_qt_en_i386.deb

You have chosen to open:

opera _9.02-20060919.5-shared_qt_en_i386i.deb

which is a debian GNU/Linux Package
from:httppera.digital.nu

what should Firefox do with this file?

Open With /usr/lib/mime/debian-view (default)

Save to Disk


Do this automatically for files like this

Cancel

I chose "Open With" and when I click on the "download this file" it does that but HOW DO YOU INSTALL AND USE THE PROGRAM?

I opened Xandros File Manager and followed the path shown above. I opened the "All File Systems" program then the (root) / folder, then I went down to the "usr" folder then the"lib" folder then the "mime" folder and inside of it is a folder called "packages". When I opened it many files appeared. I didn't see any that showed Opera, but just to try opening one of them, I clicked on it and a large text file appeared. I closed it and tried opening more of the programs and the same thing happens when I click any of the files. ( only a text description of the file)
I'M LOST! HOW DO YOU INSTALL AND USE A PROGRAM AFTER IT'S BEEN DOWNLOADED?
Thanks,Jim

[Juan Pablo]

dpkg -i Opera_9.02-20060919.5-shared_qt_en_i386.deb
where you downloaded the file

[Marsolin]

Xandros Networks can install a deb or rpm file that you save to your hard drive. If you right click on the file in File Manager there should be an option for it. You can also start Xandros Networks and find the entry in the File menu to install an individual file.

[drl]

Hi.

I agree with Marsolin. If you need more information, I answered your post in JustLinux with more details at http://www.justlinux.com/forum/showthread.php?t=147602

I don't consider it wrong to post your question here in this Linux Newbie sub-forum, but you may find it more useful to post Xandros-specific questions in the Xandros sub-forum ... cheers, drl