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    Only one software management...

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by soldier0316, Nov 25, 2008.

  1. soldier0316

    soldier0316 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi guys, I'm a Linux noob when I try to install Limewire or anything for the matter it says: Only one software management tool is allowed to run at the same time. I checked the system tools and nothing is running at all. How do you install software on Linux? thanks in advance
     
    soldier0316, Nov 25, 2008
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    Thomas McLovin

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    If your trying to install more than one program at once that's what you'll get.
    If your not reboot usually fixes it.
     
    Thomas, Nov 25, 2008
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  3. soldier0316

    soldier0316 Notebook Evangelist

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    I just rebooted and it still doesnt work =\
     
    soldier0316, Nov 25, 2008
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    Thomas McLovin

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    Hmm...odd.
     
    Thomas, Nov 25, 2008
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    What distro? How are you trying to install software?
     
    Pitabred, Nov 25, 2008
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    notyou Notebook Deity

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    Are you trying to install something via two terminals at once, or one terminal and (synaptic? <-don't know if you're running Ubuntu or not), or two synaptics(?). It doesn't like that.
     
    notyou, Nov 26, 2008
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    Shut down Synaptic or whatever else you have open that does the same thing basically.
     
    theZoid, Nov 26, 2008
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    Im using Ubuntu 8.10 and it installed fine. When I try to install limewire I click on the .deb file is that correct? after I type my password "only one software etc..." pops up. Im confused
     
    soldier0316, Nov 26, 2008
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    Open up a terminal window ( Applications > Accessories > Terminal ) and type the following:
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    sudo dpkg --configure -a
    When that command completes, close the terminal and try installing the .deb again.
     
    Shredster00, Nov 26, 2008
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