Can't install .deb files (or any packages, it seems)

Asked Oct 14 '23 at 19:25

Active Oct 15 '23 at 05:13

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I just installed ubuntu, and anytime I try to open a .deb file, it just opens up in the archive manager. When I try to open with another application, there's no option for "software install" or "software center" which is what everyone else says is the thing to do. It seems I also can't install any packages from the terminal, whether I specify the file path or not. I'm trying to install discord, using the deb file listed on their home page https://discord.com

edited Oct 15 '23 at 05:13

karel

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asked Oct 14 '23 at 19:25

boonslang

Try: Posts containing 'install discord' - Ask Ubuntu – Luuk Oct 14 '23 at 20:07
Or use Google to find another website, which describes that, for example: How to Install Discord Application in Ubuntu and Other Linux Distributions – Luuk Oct 14 '23 at 20:10
I find the Discord snap to be quite easy to install and works well: sudo snap install discord. The deb is indeed not available directly from Ubuntu, though it could be if Discord wanted. If you still wish to install the deb, please edit your question to show us exactly what command you are using, and the complete system response or error. Details matter for this kind of troubleshooting. – user535733 Oct 14 '23 at 21:35
We can be more specific when we know which Ubuntu product & release of that product you're asking about. – guiverc Oct 14 '23 at 22:00

Can't install .deb files (or any packages, it seems)

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