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Convert .deb package from i386 to lpia

Jan.02, 2009 in Linux 3 Comments

These new fangled netbooks that run ubuntu such as the Dell Mini 9 are great. One problem, as mentioned in an earlier post on this blog (see Related Posts) is that when you download an application like skype or adobe flash player that isn’t in the repositories you get a .deb file for linux [...]

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lpia x86 debian packages

Nov.18, 2008 in Linux Leave a Comment

The new atom chip has an lpia (low-power intel architecture), sounds great except in ubuntu/debian you get an architecture mismatch if you try and install anything compiled for x86.  Take Skype for instance - go to the skype site, download the ubuntu version and the debian package installer just complains that you have the wrong [...]

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Matt Parkins was a commercial IT expert for many years. He is often searching for help, answers and solutions to all kinds of technical questions or problems - he can't be the only one asking these questions so he's put the fruit of his labour here to save you the trouble!