On Fri, 2009-04-17 at 08:25 +1000, Simon Ives wrote: > Hi all. > > > I'm having an issue updating the package acroread. All other updates > this week have functioned fine but when it comes to acroread I get the > following error: > > > An error occurred > > > The following details are provided: > > > E: /var/cache/apt/archives/acroread_9.1.0-7intrepid1_i386.deb: trying > to overwrite `/usr/share/man/man1/acroread.1.gz', which is also in > package acroread-debian-files > > > I've changed the permissions on the file > '/usr/share/man/man1/acroread.1.gz' and I still get the above error. > I've renamed the file and I still get the above error, which I think > is weird as there is no file to overwrite. > > > I'm using intrepid on an Asus Eee PC 701SD and attempting to upgrade > through the package manager's GUI. > > > Any ideas?
sudo apt-get remove acroread; sudo apt-get install evince # :) Alternative try sudo dpkg --force-all /var/cache/apt/archives/acroread_9.1.0-7intrepid1_i386.deb The first method is a nice way and means that you don't have to use the bloated proprietary rubbish that is acrobat reader. The second way uses a sledge hammer to force the update on your machine. Cheers Dave -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
