Best way to install Debian (.deb) packages?

[Mark C. Allman]

I've dug around and found a few threads and tools, e.g., alien (converts
to .rpms).  The Palm Pre SDK packages are all .deb files.  Any
suggestions on the best/easiest way to convert or install these on a
Fedora 12 system?

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