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I can't update wine from 1.5.10 to 1.5.11 due to a dpkg lock file
I have tried double checking for updates and updating the ppa via the terminal. The terminal outputs this, at the end.
E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (11: Resource temporarily ...
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Why have to lock archives and dpkg while doing installing apps and updates.
Actually if we suspend any application installing in middle or suspending updates then automatically while resuming we will get some problems like
E: Could not get lock /var/cache/apt/archives/lock ...
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Why does dpkg give me a “package was interrupted” error?
When I try install or remove a software through the terminal, I receive
dpkg package was interrupted
and further if I use software center to install the same, I receive
ttf-mscorefonts-installer ...
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Installation Error, “Unable to lock the administration directory” [duplicate]
Whenever I try to install any software through Terminal or Software on my Ubuntu 11.04, I'm getting this response:
In Terminal:
E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (11: Resource ...
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How do I fix a “Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock” problem?
E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (11 Resource temporarily unavailable)
E: Unable to lock the administration directory (/var/lib/dpkg/)
Is another process using it? How can I fix ...
