[Bug 1701085] Re: package linux-image-4.4.0-83-generic (not installed) failed to install/upgrade: subprocess new pre-installation script returned error exit status 128

I ran the suggested script without incident (with an additional autoremove recommended in feedback) and ran upgrade. No errors reported. The gnome interface for updates now shows up-to-date status. As far as I can tell, the problem is resolved for me. Thanks, Jan Garmany -- You received

[Bug 1701699] [NEW] package linux-image-4.4.0-83-generic (not installed) failed to install/upgrade: subprocess new pre-installation script returned error exit status 128

*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 1701085 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1701085 Public bug reported: Attempted apt-get update/upgrade from CL. Gnome interface for Ubuntu software updates just hangs. Will continue to seek resolution. ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 16.04