dpkg errors/stuck in loop!
Have a catch22 type problem with dpkg. Trying to update G++, GOBJC, egcc,
binutils I get the following errors, am not able to remove, install, purge
configure, or reinstall the packages.
--audit shows packages, --force-depends and --force-bad-path are no help.
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install-info: No dir file specified; try --help for more information.
dpkg: warning - old pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
dpkg - trying script from the new package instead ...
install-info: No dir file specified; try --help for more information.
dpkg: error processing g++_2.91.61-1.deb (--install):
subprocess new pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
install-info: unrecognized option `--description=FAQ for g++ and libg++'
Try `install-info --help' for a complete list of options.
dpkg: error while cleaning up:
subprocess post-installation script returned error exit status 1
Errors were encountered while processing:
g++_2.91.61-1.deb
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dpkg: g++: dependency problems, but removing anyway as you request:
libstdc++2.9-dev depends on g++ (>= 2.91.58).
egcc depends on g++ (>= 2.91.61).
egcc depends on g++ (<< 2.91.62).
egcc depends on g++ (>= 2.91.61).
egcc depends on g++ (<< 2.91.62).
gobjc depends on g++ (>= 2.91.61).
gobjc depends on g++ (<< 2.91.62).
gobjc depends on g++ (>= 2.91.61).
gobjc depends on g++ (<< 2.91.62).
dpkg: error processing g++ (--remove):
Package is in a very bad inconsistent state - you should
reinstall it before attempting a removal.
Errors were encountered while processing:
g++
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install-info: No dir file specified; try --help for more information.
dpkg: warning - old pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
dpkg - trying script from the new package instead ...
install-info: No dir file specified; try --help for more information.
dpkg: error processing /var/ftp/debian/binutils_2.9.1.0.19a-2.deb (--install):
subprocess new pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
install-info: No such file or directory for Development
dpkg: error while cleaning up:
subprocess post-installation script returned error exit status 1
Errors were encountered while processing:
/var/ftp/debian/binutils_2.9.1.0.19a-2.deb
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dpkg: binutils: dependency problems, but removing anyway as you request:
gcc depends on binutils (>= 2.8-1).
dpkg: error processing binutils (--purge):
Package is in a very bad inconsistent state - you should
reinstall it before attempting a removal.
Errors were encountered while processing:
binutils
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Suspect a mangled database or another dependency problem.
Any Ideas???
Another problem, modem/serial port in 2.2.2 is locked up,
no /var/lock/LCK..ttyS1 but setserial-bg /dev/ttyS? produces
device not available error. Does not occur with 2.0.36.
/proc/interrupts,devices,ports gives no clues to the problem.
Will not accept any configurations from setserial once the
system has booted. As the kernel is loading messages are returned
from setserial showing the port is alive.
Any suggestions were to look for the problem?
TIA, Mike
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| Mike Nachlinger (408) 446-9914 mnach@apres.org |
| Apres Ski Club 1-888-APRESGO www.apres.org |
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