
deb file opened in GDebi, you’ll see an “Install Package” button in the top right of the window. We can accomplish the task with either option, but I’d recommend selecting the non-KDE version in this case. One of these is the standard version of GDebi and the other is the modified version for use on the KDE Plasma desktop environment. Once, the results are displayed you should see two almost identical entries.

The Software app will automatically start searching as you type so you should see the results immediately. Open the Ubuntu Software app and in the search box towards the top of the window, type “gdebi”. Somewhat ironically, yes, we’ll be using Ubuntu Software to work around the problem with Ubuntu Software. GDebi is located in the default repositories for Ubuntu in 16.04, so we’ll be able to use the Ubuntu Software app to install it. GDebi is a great installation tool in its own right, featuring a streamlined process with repository access for dependency resolution. deb files stored locally on your computer.

GDebi Package Installer is a graphical solution that will supplement the Software app by installing.
