3.6. Debian packages

If your software of interest is available as a Debian package, you can use the gdebi program to install it. If the software has any dependencies, they will be installed automatically.

Examples of software that can be installed using this method:

RStudio Desktop

— an IDE for the R programming language

Modeller

— a program for comparative modelling of protein three-dimensional structures

MEGA

— Molecular Evolutionary Genetics Analysis

• 3.6.1. Requirements
• 3.6.2. Installing a Debian package
• 3.6.3. Upgrading installed software
• 3.6.4. Removing installed software
• 3.6.5. Notes