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    Ubuntu trouble

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Thomas, Apr 3, 2008.

  1. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    This happens everytime I try to install through Add/Remove programs & using apt-get. It's the same deal for Gutsy updates. Help?????????
     

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  2. blackbird

    blackbird Notebook Deity

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    you probs have two instances of apt-get running

    i.e synaptics and add/remove both open at same time or ap-get running in terminal as well, or you update manager is open as well (installing updates)
     
    blackbird, Apr 3, 2008
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  3. John B

    John B Notebook Prophet

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    Are there any other programs that are currently using APT?
     
    John B, Apr 3, 2008
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  4. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    I had just closed out of sudo apt-get while package manger was coming up.
    What a n00b mistake!
     
    Thomas, Apr 3, 2008
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  5. Telkwa

    Telkwa Notebook Consultant

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    I did that too a coupla times.
     
    Telkwa, Apr 3, 2008
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