@rob, is it's still an issue then remove the file /var/lib/apt/lists/ubuntu.media.mit.edu_ubuntu_dists_jaunty_universe_binary-i386_Packages then run: sudo apt-get clean sudo apt-get update
This will likely fix your issue. I'm closing this report because the original issue is fixed. Please open new report if you're facing similar issues.Thanks. ** Changed in: update-manager (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Invalid -- Intrepid update-manager 'E:Encountered a section with no Package: header, E:Problem with MergeList /var/lib/dpkg/status, E:The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.' https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/308417 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