Sorry you're having difficulties, but this is not a bug in Ubuntu; by removing tar you've corrupted your install. You may want to consult one of the available user forums for help in recovering your system.
** Changed in: base-files (Ubuntu) Status: New => Invalid -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1348036 Title: package base-files 6.5ubuntu6.5 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess dpkg-deb --control returned error exit status 2 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/base-files/+bug/1348036/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs