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I really get annoyed that RPM packages are not commonly supported and that converting a DEB package into an RPM isn't always straightforward or guaranteed.

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SurfShark VPN which is owned by Nord VPN really should develop an RPM package.

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The package developer for Surfshark VPN is a moron.

Someone not knowing what they're doing will add a bunch of unnecessary dependencies. Kind of like someone tossing things at a wall and seeing what sticks.

For example, Surf Shark VPN wants to ensure I have the Linux kernel install. -- Well, duh, of course, I have the Linux kernel installed.

To be more accurate, it is looking for wiregaurd modules which are included in the kernel. I use mainline & it wants to install older

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Surf Shark VPN on Debian (Mx Linux) has the annoying policy of wanting to install the latest Linux Kernel.

But I already have Liquorix Kernel (and XanMod).

I do not need Debian's older kernel for Wire Guard modules.

The solution:

sudo apt-get download surfshark

sudo dpkg --force-all -i FILE_NAME.deb

Reboot

It works just fine

(Just be sure to replace File_Name with the actual name of the file it downloaded)

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Side note:

If you run into the minor issue of Debian trying to claim your packages are broken (it is not) and wanting to still install the older kernel....

sudo nano /var/lib/dpkg/status

Search for surfshark

On the "Depends" line, you'll see:

wireguard-modules (>= 0.0.20191219),

Remove it and save (including removing the comma).

The new kernel provided by Liquorix already provides this.

sudo update

You're done.

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