GDebi Package Installer does not work on Kali.

[hacktheworld]

Gdebi Package Installer does not work on Kali Linux 2024.2 (Codename: kali-rolling).
So I use the command sudo dpkg -i [package name]-linux-x64.deb ,
but why Gdebi Package Installer does not work?

 

[Brickwizard]

Kali has its own software package installer [in menu under add/remove software] this is the preferred method as it only has apps that are approved by the kali development team

you can also use apt or gdebi see .. https://www.golinuxcloud.com/instal...-3_Install_DEB_Files_With_APT_Package_Manager
WARNING, installing non-approved /tested apps to Kali can break the system

 

[GatorsFan]

If you are running Xfce desktop try opening Gdebi first then go to File then Open and navigate to your .deb file - just double clicking on a .deb file does not work on Xfce it's a permission thing

 

[hacktheworld]

Whenever I try to install a program with GDebi it gives me error message: Dependency is not satisfiable libglib2.0-2 (>=2.51.0)

 

[Brickwizard]

Dependency is not satisfiable libglib2.0-2

It looks to me, you are trying to turn Kali into an everyday desktop distribution , from memory, I don't remember either of those apps being in the Debian repositories,[but it is a long time since I played with Kali]

the ligblib is not needed for a normal Kali installation with approved packages, it can be installed, but again I will warn you what Kali say in their documents

WARNING, installing non-approved /tested apps to Kali can break the system

Complete Guide: Installing libglib2.0-dev on Kali Linux 2024

Install or uninstall libglib2.0-dev on Kali Linux with our comprehensive guide. Explore package details and follow step-by-step instructions for a smooth process

linux-packages.com

 

[GatorsFan]

If you read the missing dependencies >=libglib 2.51.0 - so open you Synaptic Package Manager and in the search block type in libglib
you should see something like the below screenshot - if it is not installed simply right click and "Mark for Installation" and click Apply I think it should be version 2.80 - since Kali is based on Debian Testing it should be in the Kali Repos but not always if not you can get it from Debian

Debian -- Details of package libglib2.0-bin in trixie

packages.debian.org

 

[craigevil]

Use apt , it will install the dependencies.
sudo apt install pathtopackage

 

[hacktheworld]

If you read the missing dependencies >=libglib 2.51.0 - so open you Synaptic Package Manager and in the search block type in libglib
you should see something like the below screenshot - if it is not installed simply right click and "Mark for Installation" and click Apply I think it should be version 2.80 - since Kali is based on Debian Testing it should be in the Kali Repos but not always if not you can get it from Debian

Debian -- Details of package libglib2.0-bin in trixie

packages.debian.org

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It seems to me that libglib 2.80 in Synaptic Package Manager is already installed.

 

[hacktheworld]

It looks to me, you are trying to turn Kali into an everyday desktop distribution , from memory, I don't remember either of those apps being in the Debian repositories,[but it is a long time since I played with Kali]

the ligblib is not needed for a normal Kali installation with approved packages, it can be installed, but again I will warn you what Kali say in their documents

WARNING, installing non-approved /tested apps to Kali can break the system

Complete Guide: Installing libglib2.0-dev on Kali Linux 2024

Install or uninstall libglib2.0-dev on Kali Linux with our comprehensive guide. Explore package details and follow step-by-step instructions for a smooth process

linux-packages.com

Thank you, but I tried installing these apps just for testing GDebi Package Installer.

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[GatorsFan]

I think strawberry is in the Kali repos - it is in Debian's anyway try the synaptic package manager and search for strawberry - as far as Deadbeef goes try as @craigevil has stated - open the terminal where the Deadbeef .deb is located - and right click in an empty space and select "Open terminal here" and type in the below command - provided you have downloaded this version

sudo dpkg -i deadbeef-static_1.9.6-1_amd64.deb

that should grab any dependencies needed providing Kali repos actually has them

 

[hacktheworld]

I think strawberry is in the Kali repos - it is in Debian's anyway try the synaptic package manager and search for strawberry - as far as Deadbeef goes try as @craigevil has stated - open the terminal where the Deadbeef .deb is located - and right click in an empty space and select "Open terminal here" and type in the below command - provided you have downloaded this version

that should grab any dependencies needed providing Kali repos actually has them

Thank you very much, but I tried installing these apps just for testing GDebi Package Installer. Usually I use a Boombox to listen to music.

 

[wizardfromoz]

It seems to me that libglib 2.80 in Synaptic Package Manager is already installed.

No, it is not.

Look at your screenshot again and it is the one that has nothing beside it.

Click it and see if you can mark it for install.

Wizard

 

[wizardfromoz]

...or else at Terminal, issue

apt policy libglib2.0-0

and if an entry has Not Installed but Available

sudo apt install <name-of-package>

 

[wizardfromoz]

Dependency is not satisfiable libglib2.0-2 (>=2.51.0)

No it says

libglib2.0-0

Try to be correct with what you post, it makes a difference.

 

[wizardfromoz]

Brian, libglib in one form or another is essential to almost all distros.

In your Parrot you are likely using

libglib2.0-0:amd64 2.74.6-2+deb12u3

or similar.

Wiz

 

[hacktheworld]

No, it is not.

Look at your screenshot again and it is the one that has nothing beside it.

Click it and see if you can mark it for install.

Wizard

I tried to install libglib2.0-0 with Synaptic Package Manager, but I get an error message.

 

[wizardfromoz]

OK, thanks for that.

If I have anything further to add, I will come back.

Wizard

 

[hacktheworld]

...or else at Terminal, issue

apt policy libglib2.0-0

and if an entry has Not Installed but Available

sudo apt install <name-of-package>

I tried to install libglib2.0-0 also using apt (sudo apt -y install libglib2.0-0) and also using aptitude (sudo aptitude -y install libglib2.0-0) but failed.

 

[wizardfromoz]

@hacktheworld - can you please provide for us the content of the file sources.list ?

It will be as /etc/apt/sources.list

and there may be one as

/etc/apt/sources.list.d/sources.list

If there are two, please provide both

Wizard

 

[hacktheworld]

@hacktheworld - can you please provide for us the content of the file sources.list ?

It will be as /etc/apt/sources.list

and there may be one as

/etc/apt/sources.list.d/sources.list

If there are two, please provide both

Wizard

The output is:
$ /etc/apt/sources.list
zsh: permission denied: /etc/apt/sources.list

The same for /etc/apt/sources.list.d/sources.list