Re: Package in bad state

2001-04-03 Thread Shaul Karl
> I'm trying to uninstall a package with dpkg, but it won't let me:
> 
> mozart:~# dpkg --remove veepee
> dpkg: error processing veepee (--remove):
>  Package is in a very bad inconsistent state - you should
>  reinstall it before attempting a removal.
> Errors were encountered while processing:
>  veepee
> 
> I have this package on my hard drive. How can I remove it?
> 
> -- Stephen
> 


I would start by trying to reinstall it first. By reinstalling it you might 
have back, or have in the `right' place some records that are looked for when 
the package is removed.
It is assumed that you are less concerned right now about why do these records 
are not there in the first place.
-- 

Shaul Karl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>




Package in bad state

2001-04-02 Thread Stephen Boulet
I'm trying to uninstall a package with dpkg, but it won't let me:

mozart:~# dpkg --remove veepee
dpkg: error processing veepee (--remove):
 Package is in a very bad inconsistent state - you should
 reinstall it before attempting a removal.
Errors were encountered while processing:
 veepee

I have this package on my hard drive. How can I remove it?

-- Stephen