Re: Software Updater
On 07/17/2014 08:38 AM, Geoffrey Combes wrote: This replies to Chris Robinson's advice of 16th July. Thanks Chris, here is some more information. Firstly, 1. I realised that, if I uninstalled Software Updater I would not be able to re-install it, and 2. When updating I can see that the downloading is successful; it seems that it is the installation that is failing. Observations: I watched the 'details' while updating was in process. 'Reading the database' reached 55% thereupon the error window appeared reporting simply 'Package operation failed'. When installing an application in Ubuntu Software Center 'details' reported 100% success at extracting templates, then stepped through 'Reading the database' in 5% intervals, stopping after reaching 55% thereupon the error window appeared reporting simply 'Package operation failed' and reporting details concluding with 'Error in function'. That is all the error information that I can glean. 14.04 has been operating perfectly many weeks since the PC's processor heat sink and fan were replaced (it was blocked with fibre causing frequent stoppage through high temperature). Geoffrey Combes Hi Geoffrey, From a terminal run: sudo -i apt-get update && apt-get upgrade Attach the output to your email and we'll see what we can work out. Regards, Paul <>-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Software Updater
This replies to Chris Robinson's advice of 16th July. Thanks Chris, here is some more information. Firstly, 1. I realised that, if I uninstalled Software Updater I would not be able to re-install it, and 2. When updating I can see that the downloading is successful; it seems that it is the installation that is failing. Observations: I watched the 'details' while updating was in process. 'Reading the database' reached 55% thereupon the error window appeared reporting simply 'Package operation failed'. When installing an application in Ubuntu Software Center 'details' reported 100% success at extracting templates, then stepped through 'Reading the database' in 5% intervals, stopping after reaching 55% thereupon the error window appeared reporting simply 'Package operation failed' and reporting details concluding with 'Error in function'. That is all the error information that I can glean. 14.04 has been operating perfectly many weeks since the PC's processor heat sink and fan were replaced (it was blocked with fibre causing frequent stoppage through high temperature). Geoffrey Combes -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Re: Software Updater
You'll need to give us more information about the failure. When you get the error message make a note of it, then click on the "details" and give us the extra information the box. It could be any of several problems including a problem with the lock file, the repository information on your computer, a third party repository that no longer exists, or it's trying to update something that was previously updated outside of the normal update path. If it's a repository or lock file problem them it's quite likely that you would not be able to safely uninstall the updater or reload it again. Do google searches about the specific error messages and you will usually get several suggestions for repairing the system. > > From: Geoffrey Combes >To: Ubuntu-AU >Sent: Wednesday, 16 July 2014 7:14 PM >Subject: Software Updater > > >I am using 14.04 LTS. The Software Updater is failing, reporting an >error after 55% installatlion. >I can neither install updates nor install programs. >I thought of removing the application and re-installing it but Ubuntu's >Software Centre warns against removal as one would expect. >Before taking his action I would appreciate any advice on how to correct >this fault. >Geoffrey Combes > >-- >ubuntu-au mailing list >ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com >https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au > > >-- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
Software Updater
I am using 14.04 LTS. The Software Updater is failing, reporting an error after 55% installatlion. I can neither install updates nor install programs. I thought of removing the application and re-installing it but Ubuntu's Software Centre warns against removal as one would expect. Before taking his action I would appreciate any advice on how to correct this fault. Geoffrey Combes -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
