alien

Learn to run Debian software on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) using `alien`, a tool that converts .deb packages to .rpm. This guide covers `alien` installation via EPEL, package conversion, and managing potential issues with dependencies and scripts. Explore reverse conversions and adaptations for SUSE for a smoother cross-distribution software management experience.

This blog post on LinuxBash provides a guide to using the `alien` tool, enabling conversions between DEB and RPM software packages. It covers installation of `alien`, detailed instructions for converting packages, and offers tips on dependency management, script execution, and version control, enhancing software compatibility across various Linux distributions.