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ricardopresto 10-12-2013 01:32 PM
Problem installing software in Kubuntu 13.04
 
Hi

Having a problem installing software (Gimp, but tried others with same result). Software manager saying 'Waiting' and not doing anything. Tried apt-get and got these error messages:

E: Could not get lock /var/cache/apt/archives/lock - open (11: Resource temporarily unavailable)
E: Unable to lock directory /var/cache/apt/archives/

Grateful for any suggestions.

andrewthomas 10-12-2013 04:20 PM
Open the terminal and cut and paste the following code

Code:
sudo rm /var/lib/apt/lists/lock && sudo rm /var/cache/apt/archives/lock && sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

ricardopresto 10-12-2013 05:49 PM
Sorted. You're a star. Thank you so much :)

andrewthomas 10-12-2013 07:49 PM
You're welcome. I am glad to be of help.


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