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petermadd 07-29-2009 05:25 AM
Unable to install updates
 
Hi,
I have updates waiting to be installed. When I try to install them I get the message that I must manually run "dpkg --configure -a". When I attempt to do this in terminal the response is that superuser priviliges are required. Can anyone advise a raw newbie where to go from here. Thanks.

repo 07-29-2009 05:29 AM
Please tell us which distribution you are using
If you use ubuntu
open a terminal
type
Code:
sudo dpkg --configure -a

petermadd 07-29-2009 05:39 AM
Thanks for replying. I am using ubuntu 8.04. When I entered the suggested line in terminal a password was requested but keys did not respond when I tried to enter anything.

repo 07-29-2009 05:41 AM
When you type a password it is not echoed.
Just type the password and hit enter.

petermadd 07-29-2009 09:18 AM
Many thanks. After a couple of false starts the updates are in place. I am learning slowly! Pete


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