Urpmi database locked...cannot update sources

rob.linux · 10-12-2006, 07:01 AM

I recently installed Mandrake 10.1 Official...went to Zarb to get the sources....opened a terminal as su...but the sources could not be installed...

message was URPMI database is locked...

So...now I can't get the security updates...any ideas appreciated...

Thanks
Rob C.
Linux user #342652

rob.linux · 10-12-2006, 03:58 PM

.retrieving failed: curl: (7) couldn't connect
retrieval of source hdlist (or synthesis) failed
no hdlist file found for medium "updates"
examining synthesis file [/var/lib/urpmi/synthesis.hdlist.updates.cz]
problem reading synthesis file of medium "updates"
unable to update medium "updates"

Sorry about the re-run question....I've tried some of the other suggestions in this forum but still get the above noted error no matter which source I select

Any thoughts ???

Thanks Rob C.

rob.linux · 10-13-2006, 03:48 PM

Finally got it....kept trying different mirrors until I found one that works with my hardware......several re-boots required but got the updates today (234 pakages)

Rob