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Cannot install Viber
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Cannot install Viber
after i run the command sudo dpkg -i /myfilepath/viber.deb , it asks for password and after i enter it I get a message: "Username is not in the sudoers file. This incident will be reported."
How do I fix this?
How do I fix this?
Re: Cannot install Viber
open Terminal and give the command "su" (without quotes)
you will be asked to enter the root password.
next you give the command "usermod -aG sudo yourname" (without quotes)
finally you do a reboot.
you will be asked to enter the root password.
next you give the command "usermod -aG sudo yourname" (without quotes)
finally you do a reboot.
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Re: Cannot install Viber
It did helped to remove that message(Thak You for that) but now I get the following error:
"Selecting previously unselected package viber.
(Reading database ... 185004 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to unpack /home/grishan/viber.deb ...
Unpacking viber (7.0.0.1035) ...
dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of viber:
viber depends on libssl1.0.0; however:
Package libssl1.0.0 is not installed.
viber depends on libcurl3; however:
Package libcurl3 is not installed.
dpkg: error processing package viber (--install):
dependency problems - leaving unconfigured
Processing triggers for gnome-menus (3.13.3-9) ...
Processing triggers for desktop-file-utils (0.23-1) ...
Processing triggers for mime-support (3.60) ...
Processing triggers for hicolor-icon-theme (0.15-1) ...
Errors were encountered while processing:
viber"
What to do now?
"Selecting previously unselected package viber.
(Reading database ... 185004 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to unpack /home/grishan/viber.deb ...
Unpacking viber (7.0.0.1035) ...
dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of viber:
viber depends on libssl1.0.0; however:
Package libssl1.0.0 is not installed.
viber depends on libcurl3; however:
Package libcurl3 is not installed.
dpkg: error processing package viber (--install):
dependency problems - leaving unconfigured
Processing triggers for gnome-menus (3.13.3-9) ...
Processing triggers for desktop-file-utils (0.23-1) ...
Processing triggers for mime-support (3.60) ...
Processing triggers for hicolor-icon-theme (0.15-1) ...
Errors were encountered while processing:
viber"
What to do now?
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Re: Cannot install Viber
Have you read this ? https://wiki.debian.org/DontBreakDebian
It is something that should be read before starting to install random software from random websites.
It is something that should be read before starting to install random software from random websites.
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Re: Cannot install Viber
THANKS MATEGarryRicketson wrote:Have you read this ? https://wiki.debian.org/DontBreakDebian
It is something that should be read before starting to install random software from random websites.
But I am not downloading Viber form random website. I am downloading it from its official website and I don't think Viber is a random software.
Re: Cannot install Viber
the thing is, that Viber is not part of any Debian repository.
so, you have to download a deb-file and install it.
this could break your system, does not have to, but it could.
may not now, may be later.
so, be carefull
so, you have to download a deb-file and install it.
this could break your system, does not have to, but it could.
may not now, may be later.
so, be carefull
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Re: Cannot install Viber
I am trying to install from the deb package.But I am getting that error message mention abovefred44nl wrote:the thing is, that Viber is not part of any Debian repository.
so, you have to download a deb-file and install it.
this could break your system, does not have to, but it could.
may not now, may be later.
so, be carefull
Re: Cannot install Viber
how about " sudo apt-get install libssl"
and "sudo apt-get install libcurl3"
and "sudo apt-get install libcurl3"
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Re: Cannot install Viber
You can use gdebi to install .debs, that will install dependencies automatically.
Or
, which may be quicker than installing several dependencies manually.
Or
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# apt-get install -f
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Re: Cannot install Viber
I use apt to install deb files as it can now bring in the dependencies with it, a typical command would be
(as root or with sudo) just remember to put ./ before the deb-file name.
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apt install ./random_package.deb
Re: Cannot install Viber
fred's explanataion might have been misunderstood.Grishan Pradhan wrote:I am trying to install from the deb package.But I am getting that error message mention abovefred44nl wrote:the thing is, that Viber is not part of any Debian repository.
so, you have to download a deb-file and install it.
this could break your system, does not have to, but it could.
may not now, may be later.
so, be carefull
meaning you use a deb package does not necessarily mean it fits your current system.
ubuntu and many other distros also use apt and dpkg.
my guess is, viber relies on versions of libraries that are not available on debian stable!
you now have to uninstall viber & fix the mess.
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Re: Cannot install Viber
debiman wrote:fred's explanataion might have been misunderstood.Grishan Pradhan wrote:I am trying to install from the deb package.But I am getting that error message mention abovefred44nl wrote:the thing is, that Viber is not part of any Debian repository.
so, you have to download a deb-file and install it.
this could break your system, does not have to, but it could.
may not now, may be later.
so, be carefull
meaning you use a deb package does not necessarily mean it fits your current system.
ubuntu and many other distros also use apt and dpkg.
my guess is, viber relies on versions of libraries that are not available on debian stable!
you now have to uninstall viber & fix the mess.
GOT IT!!!
Thank You debiman
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Re: Cannot install Viber
Even debs from the Debian repo will give you similar errors if you use "dpkg -i" and don't have the dependencies installed. That's just how it works with dpkg, and there are probably hundreds of beginner's posts here that ask about exactly the same problem. The answer has always been gdebi, "apt-get install -f", or now apt, too.debiman wrote:fred's explanataion might have been misunderstood.Grishan Pradhan wrote:I am trying to install from the deb package.But I am getting that error message mention abovefred44nl wrote:the thing is, that Viber is not part of any Debian repository.
so, you have to download a deb-file and install it.
this could break your system, does not have to, but it could.
may not now, may be later.
so, be carefull
meaning you use a deb package does not necessarily mean it fits your current system.
ubuntu and many other distros also use apt and dpkg.
my guess is, viber relies on versions of libraries that are not available on debian stable!
you now have to uninstall viber & fix the mess.
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Re: Cannot install Viber
And that is why I suggested reading the Wiki, "don't Break Debian"
I had never heard of Viber until now, so can't say much, do they not offer any support for their packages, ? Seems like that would be the place to be asking about installing it, if you downloaded the .deb file from them, you should let them know , it does not install to Debian as expected.
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I was doing some searches , useing the key words "What is Viber ? ",....and stumbled on to this in some of the results,..
https://haydenjames.io/i-refuse-to-sign ... heres-why/
Your welcome, What I meant is anything that is not from the Debian Repositories, random websites, and software is risky to use, but in some cases can be used safely, they key being to read the documentation, and understand fully what needs to be done to make it usable on Debian.THANKS MATE
But I am not downloading Viber from random website. I am downloading it from its official website and I don't think Viber is a random software.
I had never heard of Viber until now, so can't say much, do they not offer any support for their packages, ? Seems like that would be the place to be asking about installing it, if you downloaded the .deb file from them, you should let them know , it does not install to Debian as expected.
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I was doing some searches , useing the key words "What is Viber ? ",....and stumbled on to this in some of the results,..
https://haydenjames.io/i-refuse-to-sign ... heres-why/
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Re: Cannot install Viber
Actually Viber is a messenger. Before having Debian installed on my system , I used Lubuntu and I had Viber installed in it and it is one of the software I tend to use frequntly. I installed Debian just a few days ago and I am new to it plus I wanted to install Viber in it but after reading all of your reply I think it is better not to install.GarryRicketson wrote:And that is why I suggested reading the Wiki, "don't Break Debian"Your welcome, What I meant is anything that is not from the Debian Repositories, random websites, and software is risky to use, but in some cases can be used safely, they key being to read the documentation, and understand fully what needs to be done to make it usable on Debian.THANKS MATE
But I am not downloading Viber from random website. I am downloading it from its official website and I don't think Viber is a random software.
I had never heard of Viber until now, so can't say much, do they not offer any support for their packages, ? Seems like that would be the place to be asking about installing it, if you downloaded the .deb file from them, you should let them know , it does not install to Debian as expected.
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I was doing some searches , useing the key words "What is Viber ? ",....and stumbled on to this in some of the results,..
https://haydenjames.io/i-refuse-to-sign ... heres-why/
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Re: Cannot install Viber
I was kind of surprised when I saw that one result, overall it sounded pretty popular but
I agree, I think it would be best for you to use that separate, on your cell phone, especially if it is necessary or essential for some business, or personal contacts.
Not everything that comes up in search results is true though, but it defiantly looks like
something to research carefully , first.
I use Virtual Machines for a lot of stuff, other OS's , and even for the same OS, but when I am not sure about the software, or program. That way if there is any problems, the VM might even crash, and need to be rebuilt, but my main system is still intact.
That might be a good option for you , set up a VM and install it to a OS on the VM, you could even use windows on the VM, or if Viber worked well on Ubuntu, use Ubuntu on the VM, and install viber. There is a learning curve involved in setting up a VM , but it is not to hard.
Also, later, take your time and get more familiar with Debian, and you probably can install it , and safely, in a way that it is easy to remove if need be, etc. It is a very common mistake that new Debian users make, to immediately start installing all sorts of programs, software that they used on the other OS (their previous one) or other distro (distribution).
It works out better when they take the time to get a better understanding of Debian first.
I agree, I think it would be best for you to use that separate, on your cell phone, especially if it is necessary or essential for some business, or personal contacts.
Not everything that comes up in search results is true though, but it defiantly looks like
something to research carefully , first.
I use Virtual Machines for a lot of stuff, other OS's , and even for the same OS, but when I am not sure about the software, or program. That way if there is any problems, the VM might even crash, and need to be rebuilt, but my main system is still intact.
That might be a good option for you , set up a VM and install it to a OS on the VM, you could even use windows on the VM, or if Viber worked well on Ubuntu, use Ubuntu on the VM, and install viber. There is a learning curve involved in setting up a VM , but it is not to hard.
Also, later, take your time and get more familiar with Debian, and you probably can install it , and safely, in a way that it is easy to remove if need be, etc. It is a very common mistake that new Debian users make, to immediately start installing all sorts of programs, software that they used on the other OS (their previous one) or other distro (distribution).
It works out better when they take the time to get a better understanding of Debian first.
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Re: Cannot install Viber
oh!stevepusser wrote:Even debs from the Debian repo will give you similar errors if you use "dpkg -i" and don't have the dependencies installed.
so i was wrong.
i stand corrected.
Re: Cannot install Viber
If you still wanna install viber, you can install it using flatpak, which may be probably safer for your debian system.
https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.viber.Viber
I use it too & installs/works fine from there.
According to the https://wiki.debian.org/DontBreakDebian page (which was wisely posted previously), flatpak & snap are considered a safer way to install applications not found in Debian Stable.
Please note: Viber .deb is a bit unmaintained, even using the latest ubuntu LTS (18.04) you encounter problems. (Fyi, the .deb file on viber website is for Ubuntu & works with previous LTS, 16.04). So I think you shouldn't use this package with Debian.
https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.viber.Viber
I use it too & installs/works fine from there.
According to the https://wiki.debian.org/DontBreakDebian page (which was wisely posted previously), flatpak & snap are considered a safer way to install applications not found in Debian Stable.
Please note: Viber .deb is a bit unmaintained, even using the latest ubuntu LTS (18.04) you encounter problems. (Fyi, the .deb file on viber website is for Ubuntu & works with previous LTS, 16.04). So I think you shouldn't use this package with Debian.