Hey everyone! I'm diving into CachyOS, which is based on Arch, but I have a question about software installation. I noticed some packages aren't compatible with Arch's Pacman. Can I install .deb or .rpm installers on CachyOS? I'm assuming that might not be possible, especially considering the recent malware concerns. Any insights from those who have navigated this would be fantastic! Thanks!
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You can actually use distrobox with BoxBuddy to handle .deb files. It's not a perfect solution, but it works well enough for many applications! Just keep in mind, it won't be foolproof, and you'll need to check compatibility.
For .deb files, you can install dpkg from the official repo using `sudo pacman -S dpkg`. Just a heads-up, installing .deb packages directly might cause issues since they can overwrite crucial files on Arch systems, potentially leading to a broken system. If you're planning to install a specific app, compiling from source might be a safer option if the source code is available.
Yeah, you can install dpkg, but keep in mind that it's not a guarantee that .deb packages will work seamlessly. You could run into a lot of conflicts that could mess with your setup.