Before you begin, check if there is an version of the software available. Fedora 17 (though now a legacy version) primarily uses yum to install software. Always try to find a .rpm file first, as it will handle dependencies much better than a converted file. Phase 2: Install the "Alien" Tool
If you are new to Fedora 17, Fedora has its own massive software library. install deb package on fedora 17 user new
alien --to-rpm --scripts package-name.deb Before you begin, check if there is an