Likely fixed in 1.3 or newer, as we just hand large batches to dpkg and let it do its magic. If someone can reproduce in yakkety or newer, either re-open or file a new bug.
** Changed in: apt (Ubuntu Precise) Status: Confirmed => Won't Fix ** Changed in: apt (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Fix Released -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1017001 Title: package resolvconf 1.63ubuntu14 failed to install/upgrade: ErrorMessage: pre-dependency problem - not installing resolvconf To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apt/+bug/1017001/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs