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Switching between different Linux distributions can sometimes be like moving between two different worlds, especially when you come across the package format impasse. Debian-based systems use .deb files, and Red Hat-based systems use .rpm files. This can pose a problem when you want to install a software that is only available in a format not native to your distribution. Thankfully, a handy tool named alien can help bridge this gap. In this blog post, we'll explore how to use alien to convert packages between DEB and RPM formats and provide operating instructions for using the converted packages with different package managers like apt, dnf, and zypper.