On Sun, Jun 07, 2020 at 10:07:18PM +1000, David wrote: > $ apt show gdebi > [...] > Description: simple tool to view and install deb files - GNOME GUI > gdebi lets you install local deb packages resolving and installing > its dependencies. apt does the same, but only for remote (http, ftp) > located packages.
That last sentence is out of date. apt does that for local files now.