I had exactly same problem as Griphonwin: data directory definition was missing from postgresql.conf, in a brand new Jaunty installation (100% sure there was nothing from any earlier installation). Adding the data_directory line fixed the problem.
-- package postgresql-8.3 8.3.3-0ubuntu0.8.04 failed to install/upgrade: underproces post-installation script returned 1 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/241553 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
