1) Download .deb file, save it in the "Downloads" folder. 2) Open "Downloads" folder and start Terminal app in this folder. 3) If you have 32-bit machine, skip this step. Otherwise, run the following command: sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386 4) To install application run the following command: sudo apt-get update; sudo apt-get upgrade sudo apt-get -y install ./.deb In case you get a message what some dependencies aren't installed, run the following command, and then try install again (the second command above). sudo apt-get -f install That's all. You can now run installed application by clicking its shortcut on Desktop. * - replace with real name of the file. ** - you may need to reboot your machine after step #4, because installer also updates some system files that may be in use.