Re: package in a bad way - what to do
On 28 Aug 2001 22:51:00 -0500, burningclown@westhost43.westhost.com
wrote:
>
> > dpkg -r someprogram
> >
> > and let us know your results.
>
> Here's what came back:
>
> dpkg: error processing aime (--remove):
> Package is in a very bad inconsistent state - you should
> reinstall it before attempting a removal.
> Errors were encountered while processing:
> aime
>
>
> ... essentially the same thing. :(
>
> > maybe i used dselect? I don't remember. Try everything.
>
> I tried dselect as well. Nada.
>
> I keep thinking, hey, this is a MUD server thang, it can't have fingers in
> too many of the system pies (can it?), isn't there a way just to rip it
> out piece by piece, by hand? But I recall being here before.
Take a shot of whiskey and type:
dkpg --force-remove-reinstreq aime
That should wipe it clean off. If not, drink more whiskey or other
beverage of choice.
--mike
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