Recurring Error in Update Manager - Could Not Initialize The Package Manager [duplicate]

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How do I fix this “E:Type '*' is not known on line * in source list …” update error?

Please refer to the attached screen-shot. This error comes every time I boot and now I am unable to get any updates.

Also, the Ubuntu Software Center will no longer work. I click on the USC icon and nothing happens.

Could not initialize the package information An unresolvable problem occurred while initializing the package information. Please report this bug against the 'update-manager' package and include the following error message:

'E:Type 'sudo' is not known on line 61 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list'

I am using Maverick Meercat Netbook. Please advise how to resolve this problem.

Thanks for your help.

EDIT - LINK to the sources.list file.

Answer 1

Your error was:

'E:Type 'sudo' is not known on line 61 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list'

Thanks for provide us the pastebin of your source list. After look at it, I could certainly identify where is the problem. Look at the screenshot below:

The lines that need to be purged out of the file are highlighted in the image above. Now lets remove it (follow up the instructions below):

• Open a Terminal and type gksu gedit /etc/apt/sources.list
• Go to line 61 and remove from line 61 (starting with sudo) until line 64 (where you will see exit).
• Save and exit from gedit. Go back to your terminal and type: sudo apt-get update

Now you can proceed :-)

Would be very nice for your skills if you spending a little time reading some docs about syntax of repository files and its configuration. learn how Ubuntu works will make you a better user every day, including able to collaborate. Here are two links that will help with your journey in Ubuntu:

• https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Repositories/CommandLine
• https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SourcesList

[EDITED]

Please help us to see you /etc/apt/sources.list: Submit your sources.list file at the Ubuntu Official Pastebin, after edit this Ask to include the link. Thanks!

Answer 2

As it says, you have a mistake in your sources list.

To open the sources list in Gedit Text Editor, open a Terminal and input the command: gksudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list.

When the sources list is open look at line 61. Do you see a mistake? You can make this line ineffective by putting at the beginning of the line: #

If you can't see a mistake, or it is too difficult for you, Copy and Paste the list here.