# 2.4. Installation of binary packages

The installation of precompiled packages under Linux depends on the package format used. KIllustrator is available in rpm and deb package formats. For a successful installation be sure to select the package for your system. First, some definitions:

- `FILENAME` = name of the package file (e.g.: `killustrator_0.6.5-1_i386.deb`)

- `PACKAGENAME` = the created package name (usually `killustrator`)

## 2.4.1. rpm

To install an `rpm` package use the command `rpm -i FILENAME`.The package may be deleted later using the command `rpm -e PACKAGENAME`.

## 2.4.2. deb

Similarly for `deb` packages, the installation command is `dpkg -i FILENAME` and to remove the package `dpkg -r PACKAGE_NAME`.

In both cases ROOT privileges will almost certainly be required to install or uninstall the packages.