Use packages from other Linux distributions easily with Alien
Sometimes you come across a Linux application you've just got to have, but unfortunately, the developer only builds for a different Linux platform than you use. Well don't give up, or worse switch platforms, over one application. Just use Alien to morph that package into one your Linux distro can use.
A common situation would be applications developed for Ubuntu and derivatives. If you are using an RPM based Linux, like Fedora, RedHat, or SUSE, then you'll need to find the .deb version of the package and use Alien to make an RPM.
Here's how.
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http://www.tecmint.com/convert-from-rpm-to-deb-and-deb-to-rpm-package-using-alien/
