I'm using Debian 12 on my Chromebook and I'm trying to figure out how to install applications from GitHub releases. I've been attempting to install the Marble browser, but when I tried `sudo apt install marble`, it ended up installing the wrong program (the atlas one instead). Since I have access to a Linux release, what's the proper way to use it? I really need some guidance here!
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The way you install software from GitHub can really depend on what the software is. GitHub isn't a package store; it's more like a workspace for developers. If the app is common enough, you might find it in your distro's repository, and you can easily install it using a command like `apt install`.
If it's not there, check for formats like Flatpak or AppImage, which are pretty handy. If you still can't find it, you'll probably have to get a bit hands-on. Some releases are just source code while others might be binaries but could have dependencies missing, or sometimes they could be static binaries. You might even need to compile the software from the source yourself!
Totally agree! This is why I stick to Arch; the AUR has tons of packages and it's easier to write PKGBUILDs if you know a little about building software.