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Old 10-05-2013, 01:01 PM   #1
leemol
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Unable to lock the administration directory (/var/lib/dpkg/)


this is what am getting while trying to install wine..


┌─────────────────┤ Configuring ttf-mscorefonts-installer ├─────────────────┐
│ │
│ TrueType core fonts for the Web EULA

│ END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE

│ IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This Microsoft End-User License Agreement
│ ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a
│ single entity) and Microsoft Corporation for the Microsoft software
│ accompanying this EULA, which includes computer software and may include
│ associated media, printed materials, and "on-line" or electronic
│ documentation ("SOFTWARE PRODUCT" or "SOFTWARE"). By exercising your
│ rights to make and use copies of the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, you agree to be
│ bound by the terms of this EULA. If you do not agree to the terms of
│ this EULA, you may not use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT.


│ <Ok>
│ │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

what do i do? nothing happens when i press 'enter'..
 
Old 10-05-2013, 03:26 PM   #2
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You might need to use the arrow keys on your keyboard to highlight <Ok>.

Last edited by unSpawn; 10-05-2013 at 06:57 PM. Reason: //Post move edit
 
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Old 10-06-2013, 02:33 AM   #3
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thank u how dumb of me..
 
Old 10-12-2013, 07:09 PM   #4
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thank u how dumb of me..
Don't worry. I've made equally basic mistakes in my time. It's all a part of learning about these complex machines we call computers...
 
  


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