How to install rpm files in ubuntu

**Patio** · 03-04-2009

Hey guys!
I have been using Ubuntu linux since a year now...! Ubuntu is a very friend operating systems. I download .deb files and install it without any problem. But there are some softwares that comes in only .rpm files...! How do i install these rpm files under ubuntu? Help guys!

**FaMe FacToR** · 03-04-2009

Hey!
When you double click a .deb file, it will start the install and the installation will begin with a package manager. But when you double click the rpm files, it will open with an archive manager and that will give you error. It is because it is not an archive and its an installable package. So open your rpm files with the package manager. Might work..!? I have never tried thought...! Well do post back...! All the best...!

**Patio** · 03-04-2009

Hey!
Yeah you got it right... Even i was confused at first. So after your post i just tried it out... But it won't install. It says file type incorrect or the file is corrupt..! Is there any software that will let me install rpm files on my system? Please help guys! Thanks in advance..!