Alien is a computer program that converts between different Linux package formats, created by Joey Hess and presently maintained by Kyle Barry. Features Alien supports conversion between Linux Standard Base (LSB), LSB-compliant .rpm packages, .deb, Stampede (), Solaris () and Slackware (.tgz, .txz, , ) packages. It is also capable of automatically installing the generated packages, and can try to convert the installation scripts included in the archive as well. The latter feature should be used with caution since Linux distributions may vary significantly from one another, and using install scripts automatically converted from an Alien format may break the system. Usage A sample usage of Alien: This will convert to with the , , and scripts from the Debian package (deb) into the RPM package. Terminal commands for Alien: It might require Super User Privileges to run the command. If it does then proceed with the commands below Similar applications CheckInstall, for the source tarball (i.e. Gentoo) to .deb (Debian). See also Package management system References External links Debian Free software programmed in Perl Free system software