[Bug 1207704] [NEW] Whenever I try to update the software an error appears like "The installation or removal of a software package failed"

Public bug reported: Whenever I try to update the software an error appears like dpkg: error processing gnupg (--configure): Package is in a very bad inconsistent state - you should reinstall it before attempting configuration. Errors were encountered while processing: gnupg E: Sub-process /us

[Bug 1207640] [NEW] [SVE15123CNW, Realtek ALC269VC, Speaker, Internal] No sound at all

Public bug reported: I have updated to ubuntu 13.04, after few days there is no sound from the laptop speakers.Sound is heard through headphones when connected. Tried all the solutions from the net but they were of no use. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 13.04 Package: alsa-base 1.0.25+dfs