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Is it possible to "copy" or "transfer" the programs that another linux distro has? For example, I have Suse Linux installed, and I want to copy some programs from a ...
- 05-30-2007 #1Linux Newbie
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Transfer programs from another distro
Is it possible to "copy" or "transfer" the programs that another linux distro has? For example, I have Suse Linux installed, and I want to copy some programs from a live cd from *another* distribution (*not* Suse). The programs exist independently in their respective websites, but I am bored to compile and install every single one.
Through Yast maybe?Ubuntu 8.04 [32bit] @ Gateway MX6453 Notebook
- 05-30-2007 #2Linux Guru
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It is possible to install rpms from another distro, and even to install debs from Debian based distros. However dependencies will break and it will most likely be more trouble than it is worth. I would suspect in the end you will end up abandoning the idea. What programs do you need? You would be a lot better adding extra repositories or using Smart with all of its excellent repositories included when installed from Guru.
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I want to copy some programs from the BackTrack2 distro, maybe the window manager that it uses as well(!) It sounds impossible though ... :\
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- 05-30-2007 #4Just Joined!
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Gatekeeper: It uses kde and fluxbox. Not hard at all.
List of tools it has: Tools - Offensive-security.com
Just install any you like.
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