sudo rpm -i ./package_name.rpm
There are several reasons why you might want to install a DEB package on Fedora 17:
Before trying to force a .deb package to work, always check if an RPM version exists. Fedora’s package manager, yum (in Fedora 17) or the newer dnf , is designed to handle these.
If only a .deb exists, you can use a tool called to convert it into an RPM. Install Alien: Open your terminal and type: sudo yum install alien Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
su -c 'yum search <keyword>'
