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Old 01-29-2009, 02:16 AM   #1
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why "cann't retrieve repository meat data" is displayed on clicking on application?

when I click on an application from the add/remove s/w window
I am getting "cann't retrieve repository metadata.
 
Old 01-29-2009, 02:30 AM   #2
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What is your Linux distribution, e.g. Ubuntu, Fedora, whatever ?
 
Old 01-29-2009, 02:44 AM   #3
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when I click on an application from the add/remove s/w window
I am getting "cann't retrieve repository metadata.
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