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6.7.1. Installing/Uninstalling Debian Packages
Debian packages are installed and uninstalled using the graphical installer (gdebi). gdebi will attempt to install any dependencies which are in the Ubuntu repositories, however if the package requires further dependencies which are not in the Ubuntu repositories these will also need to be installed manually.
To install a Debian package, open the .deb file from the folder in which it resides.
Procedure 6.11. Installing a Debian package:
1. Download the package XVidCap xvidcap_1.1.6_i386.deb. As this package is not in the Ubuntu reposito- ries, you will need to download it from the following website: http://sourceforge.net/projects/xvidcap/.
2. Once downloaded, simply double click the .deb file and the gdebi installer will start. It will check to see if you have all the necessary dependents, and if so will offer an Install button. Simply press the button to start the installation. In the event that dependencies cannot be resolved, an error message will be displayed and you will not be able to install the package until they are fulfilled.
3. To uninstall the package, simply use the Synaptic Package Manager, as outlined previously in this section.