Questions about updates. This is a very general tag. If you have a tag that's more specific (e.g. the package name that your question is about) please use that one.
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Update courier-imap on ubuntu [closed]
I was wondering if someone could kindly help me to update the courier-imap on ubuntu 11.04.
I need to update courier-imap from 4.9 to 4.13 due some bugs but ubuntu update manager says it is already ...
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Why Ubuntu 10.10 does not give any update? [duplicate]
I have installed Ubuntu 10.10 desktop i386 . Whenever I am trying to update it from Ubuntu Update Manager it shows your system is up-to-date. Your Ubuntu release is not supported anymore. But my ...
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13.04 does not recognise installation CD
I burned downloaded ISO to a CD and installed Ubuntu 13.04 from this disc.
When updating software (broadcom WIFI) the system asks me to load the "Raring Ringtail CD" - which I do, however Ubuntu ...
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A “failed to fetch” error occurs when apt-get update is run. How do I fix this? [duplicate]
I have read almost a dozen apt-get update questions, most from askubuntu.com, with "failed to fetch" errors and tried the solutions answered there. Unfortunately, none worked. I just recently ...
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How to update python from 2.7.3 to 2.7.4 on Ubuntu 12.04?
I am running Ubuntu 12.04 with python 2.7.3 installed. How can I update the version of python to 2.7.4?
apt-get install python2.7
does not install anything new
apt-get update python2.7
does not ...
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Ubuntu 13.04 update and install issue
I've checked several forums and sites for trying to fix this issue. This issue has been happening for the last three days. I'm a bit of a newbie to Linux but I think I've managed to narrow down where ...
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New to Ubuntu: update always crashes the system
If I install Ubuntu on my little Atom powered laptop, without giving it internet access, it works a charm. However, as soon as I do an update, or connect to the internet while the installation is in ...
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How do I remove missing packages? [duplicate]
At the tail end of the output from sudo apt-get update I get this:
Err http://ppa.launchpad.net raring/main amd64 Packages
404 Not Found
Err http://ppa.launchpad.net raring/main i386 Packages
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Why after fresh Ubuntu 12.04 installation update aren't being installed?
I've installed Ubuntu 12.04 on a computer. Everything is fine without update. Just after the installation, it was showing about 200 MB updates to download. Since then I'm trying to install all the ...
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Firefox's popping up advertisement windows
For more than two weeks my firefox opens popping up advertisement windows. Could there be a gap within Ubuntu update system? I think this way because I only apply updates that are sent by update ...
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Ubuntu Updates Cause PSOD On Startup
So, I was installing updates for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, and went out bowling for a few hours. I came back, and some didn't install correctly, so they didn't install at all. Well, okay. I restart, and boot ...
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how to resolve index files error on 13.04
I just installed 13.04 and now trying to install apache web server but it keeps returning an error that says unable to fetch some archives. When I run sudo apt-get update, I get this:
W: Failed to ...
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Unity and Ubuntu-desktop disappeared and I am unable to reinstall it!
I am running Ubuntu 13.04. After running a normal upgrade, Unity disappeared (after login, I have the desktop, without the launch abd status bar, no dash, etc.).
If I try to reinstall ubuntu-desktop, ...
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Ubuntu boots to a blank screen (12.04)
I was trying to set up an Android build environment for building CyanogenMod. This involved me installing a few packages via apt-get. After the installation I also updated some packages in Synaptic. I ...
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software updater failed to download repository information
When I run software updater it says that it failed to download repository information and to check Internet connectivity.
I have Internet connectivity.
How do I fix this?
editing to add content of ...
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When installing updates, I do not get any progress indication
Using Lubuntu, when I install updates, update manager simply closes out after I authenticate. There is no progress indicator to tell me when the update are completed. I used to get a terminal window ...
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Problem with apt-get update and dpkg/status
First i got some problems with /var/lib/dpkg/status. I found a solution to remove this file and run apt-get update. Removing this file worked well but after running update i always got this ...
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No wallpaper after update
I updated the system from the software updater and it required restart , after the laptop restarting no wallpaper on the desktop even if i changed it like below
any help ??
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Software Updater Log 13.04
I ran the Software Updater and noticed a message which indicated that my system may be broken and to run a certain command to fix it. Of course I missed the command and even more strange, the ...
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I am receiving a message saying I have duplicate sources but I can't find a duplicate, please help [duplicate]
I have read through previous threads regarding the same problem but I still cant seem to find the duplicate, I am new to ubuntu so please forgive me if I am being stupid.
When I run sudo apt-get ...
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update manager stops at configuring linux-image-3.2.0-43-generic-pae
need help on updating linux. I am stuck at configuring linux-image-3.2.0-43-generic-pae and i cant even cancel it. Also there is an error saying Problems with depmod detected. What should i do?
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ubuntu 12.04 kernel upgrade 3.2.0-43 failed to install
I run 12.04 on my laptop, tried to upgrade from 3.2.0-41 to 3.2.0-43.
Got stuck at 62% with the cpu to 70% forever.
After like 30 minutes I quit the upgrade and retired with similar results.
Then I ...
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In Xubuntu, should I always install everything in the Update Manager?
I have been running Xubuntu 12.10 for over a month now, on 5 machines (old Compaq Evos, runs nice and slim on these old chips). I immediately became afraid of installing the updates suggested in the ...
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Blank screen after software update on ubuntu 13.04
I installed Ubuntu 13.04 just after it's release.
It was going fine untill an update of some kind screwed it up.
After software update my desktop panel and launcher disappeared, I'm staring at a blank ...
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apt-get update fails Release.gpg on raring 64bit
When i run apt-get update on my installation of ubuntu 13.04 64bit edition i get the following error
sudo apt-get update
Err http://ftp.halifax.rwth-aachen.de raring Release.gpg
Connection failed
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Cannot change to Unity 3D!
Major problem here and I'd appreciate some help!
I was installing WINE and Steam to get my games running. Got everything installed and configured, and my games were working. However after that, the ...
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What leads to outdated user applications?
currently I'm thinking about switching completly to a Linux Distribution. I actually like Ubuntu alot, but I have some concerns about outdated (user) applications.
It's recommended to use the ...
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How to install Thunderbird beta releas in a special profile
I would like to install the nightly builds of Thunderbird in a special profile.
How can I add the PPA for Thunderbird Beta to get the latest updates for testing-purposes but also keep the latest ...
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Why do the versions of Thunderbird and Firefox differ in 12.10?
I noticed, that on my Ubuntu 12.10 Thunderbird is only version 17.06 while Firefox is already on 21.0.
It seems, like the updates of Firefox are somewhat faster?
Do I have to install the PPA for ...
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/usr/lib/update-notifier/apt-check returns wrong information; also affects motd
My question is related to Ubuntu tells me I have packages to upgrade when I don't, which pertains to Ubuntu 10.04. But my problem is with Ubuntu 12.04.2LTS (and the solutions mentioned for 10.04 ...
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“The update information is outdated.” error in ubuntu 13.04
I use Ubuntu 13.04 32bit in a dell studio 1537. Its been a couple of days, I see a error/warning sign (a red triangle with exclamation sign in it) on the top bar. Clicking on it the message says, "The ...
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13.04 hash sum update problem not fixed when lists removed
I've looked at the other questions covering this topic, and while their error messages are identical to mine, their fix doesn't work for me. I have removed all apt lists and updated several times, but ...
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Software Update: deselect and don't remind on uninstalled packages
Using Ubuntu 13.04 I finally get the update programme to work without crashing. I de-select the items that I do not require then update the system. a minute later, the following box appears
Great, ...
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Upgrade to ubuntu 12.10 fails with calculation error
I wanted to upgrade to 13.04 and as a necessity I need to update to 12.10. I have successfully updated in the past from Ubuntu 10 to Ubuntu 11 ans 12.04. Somehow, when I try from terminal or from ...
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After updates Ubuntu works very slow etc
So yesterday I got a notification of some available updates, in all honesty I haven't looked at what updates these were. I just followed all the updates as usual.
Now when I start up my laptop, ...
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How to set defaults of the new ubuntu version after an update?
I have just update my ubuntu from 12.10 to 13.04 and I would like to know what defaults are currently used ? Those of 12.10 or those of 13.04 ?
After such an update, does ubuntu uses the new ...
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Difference between 13.04 and 13.10? [closed]
Previously I decided to uninstall my Ubuntu 10.10 because there's no support available. That's really bad. Because I always love the classic Gnome Environment.
I'm very interesting with the new ...
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system dont get updates
I am using Ubuntu 12.04 and I don't get any updates.
For more than two weeks, whenever I try to check for updates manually it doesn't show any updates in the update manager. Then I tried via terminal ...
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Ubuntu won't update from 12.10 to 13.04 [duplicate]
To update I typed in sudo update-manager -d into terminal and I got this code back (I had to edit the links):
W:GPG error: h.ttp://linux.dropbox.com precise Release: The following signatures couldn't ...
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I can't update my spotify on 13.04, what should I do?
Please let me know what details I should provide for troubleshooting.
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update manager errors on fresh install
Just installed 12.04 and Update Manager popped up. Details on the error message said:
E:Method has died unexpectedly!, E:Sub-process returned an error code (100), E:Method /usr/lib/apt/methods/ did ...
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Updating ubuntu from 10.10 to 13.04 [duplicate]
I just installed ubuntu 10.10 because i had a physical disk of it.
I wasn't able to boot 13.04 because of my graphics card i guess.(AMD Radeon HD7750).
I would like to update my pc from 10.10 to 13.04 ...
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What does 'Ign' mean when running an apt-get update?
I had a bunch of errors in the output of sudo apt-get update: duplicate entries and 404 not found errors.
Figured those out, I hope: I removed PPAs that didn't have any packages associated with ...
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How can I update LibreOffice to 4.0.3?
My version of LibreOffice is 4.0.2.2. and 4.0.3 was released three days ago.
Should I add PPA in order to get updated or my Ubuntu 13.04 will update automatically after few days?
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LibreOffice PPA in 12.04 update?
I added ppa:libreoffice/ppa to my 12.04 install so I could install LO 4, and my only question is: Will LO update through the ppa by itself when a new version is out, or will I have to do it manually?
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update manager failures
Some upgrades failed - what shall I do?:
(Reading database ... 739029 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace libasound2 1.0.25-1ubuntu10.1 (using ...
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stuck with dpkg
I am using ubuntu 13.04.I was installing a program and it had to download a file from the internet.It was a huge one.I waited for 30 minutes but nothing turned up.so I thought to let go and I closed ...
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Ubuntu 13.04-No sound after update-Asus Zenbook
New to Ubuntu. Ran the software update yesterday and now I have no sound. Can anyone help?
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Update from Ubuntu 12.10 to 13
I have some problem about update Ubuntu. Once computer asked me to update version of Ubuntu from 12.10 to 13.04 (or 13... something like this). I click OK to update, but when the computer restarted ...
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Failed linux Kernel Firmware Update
Ok guys this is what I get
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
The following packages will be upgraded:
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