Public bug reported: Binary package hint: apt
This morning I'm getting lots of errors from apt-get update of the form: Reading package lists... Error! E: Encountered a section with no Package: header E: Problem with MergeList /var/lib/apt/lists/us.archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_natty_restricted_i18n_Translation-en E: The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened. This affects files such as us.archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_natty_main_i18n_Translation-en us.archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_natty_main_i18n_Translation-en%5fUS us.archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_natty_multiverse_i18n_Translation-en us.archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_natty_multiverse_i18n_Translation-en%5fUS The resolution appears to be to move the files aside and re-update, however it seems like apt should just do that itself. Self-recovery would be much more user friendly. I'll attach the offending files in the event that would be helpful. ** Affects: apt (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/735491 Title: apt can't recover from file corruptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs