can .deb file or debian based files or apps work with manjaro KDE plasma? if yes and tell me how to install

If you have to ask - the anser is clearly: NO, don’t try. Use the package managers pamac or pacman to install packages. More info about the repositories can be found in the wiki: https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php/Repositories_and_Servers How to use packages from AUR is explained here: https://…

It’s your system, and if you break it, the pieces are yours to keep. :man_shrugging:

One fact is that almost all the software you might want (via .deb packages) is available in Arch/Manjaro. Either as part of the regular repositories or can be installed through the AUR. What can be a problem, especially for you (or any new to linux user) is that the names are not always the sam…

okay few months ago i was a zorin os user means debian user and right now i am manjaro OS user, that’s why i ask this thank you for help

What is the name of the package(s) that you want to install on your Manjaro system?

ok, I see you would like to keep the name of the software package a secret. I am out…

If you share with us the packages we might be able to help you. Depending on the package, if it doesn’t exist on pamac or the AUR, it might be easier to just build it yourself from source.

how to do? [image] CrankyFranky: just build it yourself from source.

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NGr 8 December 2021 15:29 20

CrankyFranky:

what exactly makes installing a .deb package so dangerous to your Manjaro system?

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Don’t install deb packages - you will get problems - in the form of pacman file conflicts - sooner or later. Always use the system package manager - as changes, files and dependencies are registered and resolved. Installing a package the way you intend will cause problems and issues later on - so spare yourself of the trouble - and don’t do it.

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