To install a package along with dependencies, open a terminal and run:

  • deb package:
    dpkg -i [package]
    apt-get install -f
  • rpm package:
    rpm -i [package]

    or

    yum install [package]

To upgrade an existing package:

  • deb package:
    dpkg -i [package]
  • rpm package:
    rpm -U [package]

    or

    yum update [package]