Ncontrol Deb Link -
ncontrol fan --set 65 # Sets fan speed to 65%
ncontrol fan --auto # Returns to automatic control
Linux software comes in various packaging formats. If you are on an Arch-based system, you look for .pkg files; on Fedora, you want .rpm. For the massive Debian/Ubuntu family, the standard is the .deb file.
A .deb file is essentially an archive containing the executable files, configuration details, and metadata required to install software on your system.
Why look for a direct .deb link?
A: Yes, if you download the arm64 or armhf version. Standard amd64 will not work. ncontrol deb link
If you prefer a graphical interface:
Common install locations:
Find it with:
dpkg -L ncontrol | grep -E '/bin/|/s?bin/'
# or
which ncontrol || command -v ncontrol
# or
sudo find / -type f -name 'ncontrol' 2>/dev/null
A:
sudo dpkg --remove ncontrol
sudo apt-get autoremove
| Aspect | Rating (1–5) | Notes |
|--------|--------------|-------|
| Ease of installation | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | sudo dpkg -i ncontrol.deb works smoothly. Dependencies may need apt --fix-broken install. |
| Stability | ⭐⭐⭐ | Works well on Ubuntu/Debian stable; occasional issues on newer kernels. |
| Features | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good for real-time bandwidth monitoring, interface control, and simple traffic shaping. |
| Documentation | ⭐⭐ | Man page exists, but examples are sparse. |
| Security | ⭐⭐⭐ | No known vulnerabilities, but not actively maintained (check latest update date). |
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Verdict:
Good for sysadmins needing basic network control on Debian/Ubuntu. Prefer
iftop,nethogs, ortcdirectly for advanced use. ncontrol fan --set 65 # Sets fan speed