This bug seems to still exist in CouchDB 1.2.0-3 update that was pushed out recently in Wheezy.
Setting up couchdb (1.2.0-3) ... Installing new version of config file /etc/init.d/couchdb ... Installing new version of config file /etc/logrotate.d/couchdb ... [....] Starting database server: couchdbApache CouchDB needs write permission on the PID file: /var/run/couchdb/couchdb.pid failed! invoke-rc.d: initscript couchdb, action "start" failed. dpkg: error processing couchdb (--configure): subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1 Errors were encountered while processing: couchdb E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1) ________________________________ NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended for the above-named person(s). If you are not the intended recipient, notify the sender immediately, delete this email from your system and do not disclose or use for any purpose. We may monitor all incoming and outgoing emails in line with current legislation. We have taken steps to ensure that this email and attachments are free from any virus, but it remains your responsibility to ensure that viruses do not adversely affect you -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-bugs-rc-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org