Questions tagged [updates]
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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Updater - what to choose to guarantee working system after reboot?
I'm new to Ubuntu. I'm running 18.04 LTS and a few weeks ago unfortunately I ran into a bad kernel bug by accidentally downloading it via updater.
That time I simply confirmed everything that came in ...
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Having troubles updating to python 3.6 on ubuntu 16.04
I am trying to follow these directions to upgrade my Python version to 3.6. I'm stuck on step 3. The command for Python 3.5 works fine but the second command for 3.6 is giving me the following error:
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When I run 'sudo apt-get update' the response I get is 'AppStream cache update failed.' [duplicate]
When I run 'sudo apt-get update' the response I get is 'AppStream cache update failed.' Have read through all of the questions that may already have your answer and none of them are even in the ...
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Desktop not loading after booting
When i rebooted my computer, it has decided to install the new update and now I have a problem making it boot to the GUI. All that it shows is the terminal window.
I have tried running startx but no ...
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Problem installing inkscape [duplicate]
I have been trying to install inkscape, but it keep generating these errors below. Can someone please help me resolve this?
Error:
% sudo apt install inkscape ...
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Ubuntu update overwrote (almost) entire home directory
Sorry for the indescriptive title and lack of technical details, but I'm absolutely puzzled about what's going on:
Today, a update for GNOME Ubuntu 18.04 was installed on my machine. The update, ...
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Can't update to 18.04 LTS [duplicate]
I'm trying to update to ubuntu 18.04 LTS using terminal and following these instructions
$ sudo apt update
this command ran ok
then
$ sudo apt upgrade
command gives me the following error:
E: ...
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Why is Ubuntu NOT checking whether an app is already installed? [duplicate]
It would be so nice if Ubuntu would not just install an app which is already installed! In 99% of the cases it makes absolutely no sense to install an app multiple times. Can I configure it somehow to ...
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Ican't update/upgrade with apt or apt-get
Whenever I try to update it gets stuck at 32% every time and fails.
someone@somewhere:~/$ sudo apt update
Ign:1 http://linux.dropbox.com/ubuntu wily InRelease
Get:2 http://linux.dropbox.com/ubuntu ...
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Unable to Install Cockpit on Bionic
I am trying to install cockpitvby using apt-get install cockpit but getting following error.
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
cockpit : Depends: cockpit-system (= 172-1~ubuntu18.04.1) ...
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Why does Ubuntu come with three different software update managers preinstalled?
I just installed 18.04 (Bionic Beaver). I noticed that when I search my applications for the word "Software", there are three different software-update-manager type things preinstalled (maybe they're ...
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Problems updating from 16.04 to 18.04
Yesterday I started Ubuntu after several weeks and got a message that a software update was available. After downloading the update it said I need to restart my computer so I did, but I got this ...
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HDD not detected anymore after ubuntu update and restart
I have a asus laptop with a 3to seagate hdd (st3000dm001) 3.5" 7200 rpm
Yesterday, I had an update from ubuntu which I installed as habits. My laptop crash as the battery was low, turned it on, if i'...
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When Thunderbird Vulnerability Updates will be available for Version 52.9.1 in Ubuntu 16.04
I have Thunderbird version 52.9.1 (64-bit) installed in Ubuntu 16.04.4 LTS.
As Thunderbird version 52.9.1 has multiple vulnerabilities (CVE 2018 5156, CVE 2018 5187, CVE 2018 12371, CVE 2018 12361, ...
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Applications requiring JRE not starting
When I first started my computer this morning, I started getting successive System program problem detected alerts. This is after a software update last night. Now my IDEs (Intellij, Android Studio) ...
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14.04 updates broke Java
Yesterday (8/15/2018) the regular Ubuntu updates on 14.04 LTS caused Java to stop working on two different VirtualBox machines. Netbeans 8.2, reliable until now, can no longer start up, and after a ...
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Ubuntu 16.04 - Software Updater shows blank update list, total size is still shown [duplicate]
Firing up the Software Updater gives a blank list of updates, though their total size is still visible. Updates are successful as well, only the list of items on confirmation screen is blank white.
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What is "packagekitd" and how do I make the Software Updater stop waiting for it?
I usually run the Software Updater when I switch on my desktop each morning. Very often I sit and wait while it displays this message:
waiting for packagekitd to exit
And looks like this:
I've ...
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Ubuntu 18.04 Nvidia update failed? [duplicate]
Recently I upgraded from Ubuntu 16.04 to 18.04. After the upgrade, I did the usual sudo apt-get update to be sure that I will have the latest updates. But when I tried to update my Nvidia drivers, I ...
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i have problem when i install or update Ubuntu
hi guys when i rty to install or update my ubuntu syste, i get this message :
command and message :
mrrobot@mrrobot-pc:~$ sudo apt-get -f install upstart
Reading package lists... Done
Building ...
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Ubuntu 16.04 - stop Software Update Center from interrupting nightly full-screen games?
As more computer games come out with Linux support, especially those distributed through Steam, some Ubuntu behaviors that were trivial before might become more annoying.
For example, I was just on ...
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How can I update the NVIDIA drivers to version 390.77?
I had the NVIDIA drivers and all related software updated to version 390.77 when I was running Ubuntu MATE 18.04.1. Recently I switched back to vanilla Ubuntu 18.04.1, but I don't seem to have the 390....
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How to set proxy so that Software-updater works in 18.04?
I've tried setting env variables, proxy setting via network settings dialog but nothing worked so far. Prev Ubuntu releases were free from this problem. Also, developers please fix proxy settings for ...
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Failed to lock /var/cache/apt/archives/lock [duplicate]
I was trying to upgrade from Ubuntu 16.04 to Ubuntu 18.04 and ran into the following error:
Failed to lock /var/cache/apt/archives/lock
I searched google/askubuntu/ubuntu subreddits for any ...
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Can't update or remove ruby-net-telnet
Running Ubuntu 16.04. All other packages update fine but attempting to update or remove ruby-net-telnet returns errors
Preparing to unpack .../ruby-net-telnet_0.1.1-2_all.deb ...
Unpacking ruby-net-...
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laptop overheat after update/install of 18.04 lts from 16.04 lts
I had tried to update my 16.04lts to 18.04lts successfully, but right after it requested for a reboot my laptop (Dell Inspiron N5010) simply turned off. I tried turning it on, but right after it tells ...
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Ubuntu 16.04 wont reboot after update (black/purple screen)
I have a Asus X555Q and recently I updated Ubuntu with the software updater. Once it was completed I rebooted my computer and Ubuntu stalled at the black/purple screen and then nothing is happening.
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I can't update in the terminal
I am running Ubuntu 18.04. I can't update in the terminal. Every time I try (by typing sudo apt-get update), I get the message:
E: The repository 'http://ppa.launchpad.net/noobslab/themes/ubuntu ...
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18.04.1 Software Updater erratic in choosing nearest mirror
When trying to obtain a close software updater mirror in Canada, system will show mirror(s) in Vietnam, U.S.A, or any other place other than Canada.
Consequently I have to choose a mirror manually.
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How to update Qt from 5.5.1 to 5.9.5 on Ubuntu 16.04
Currently, Ubuntu 16.04 has Qt up to 5.5.1 while Ubuntu 18.04 has Qt up to 5.9.5. Currently I'm forced to use Ubuntu 16.04, however, I need to use a program that needs Qt 5.9. How could I update Qt to ...
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Ubuntu 16.04 Terminal/ Server problems and more [duplicate]
I've been having this really frustrating problem with Ubuntu lately. I am not at all an experienced Linux user.
I've been trying to use Ubuntu Terminal to install some packages and applications but ...
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Metadata and appstream Error while Updating
I am getting an error while updating as a root. After Update log below error was shown in terminal.
AppStream system cache was updated, but problems were found: Metadata files have errors: /var/...
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Canonical & Dell APT repository for Ubuntu 18.04
I have recently updated from 16.04 to 18.04 and I wonder whether there will be new apt repositories for Ubuntu 18.04? Because the old apt repositories for xenial were deactivated whilst the update as ...
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Blur effect and other things not working in kde after restart
I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but because I am using Kubuntu I decided to ask here.
My problem is that some applications, I have currently found two, have just stopped working after ...
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Google chrome green outline around red images in white background
I'm facing an issue which I have attached in the image below.
On the left is a screenshot taken on my laptop screen and on the right is a screenshot taken on the external monitor. I'm getting this ...
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Why has a lot of software disappeared from Ubuntu Software in Ubuntu 16.04? [duplicate]
For example there is no VirtualBox, Texmaker, LyX, calibre, Redshift.
I have ran sudo apt update and sudo apt full-upgrade. I have not used BleachBit. The only thing wrong in my computer seems to be ...
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Invisible software updates list in Software Updater app
I've got the updates by launching the Software Updater in Ubuntu 16.04 and they aren't visible (see image).
Rebooting Ubuntu and relaunching the Software Updater still causes the invisible software ...
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Blank updates in Software Updater in 18.04
I have 18.04 installed, but just recently I noticed my updates are shown as blank and pre-downloaded even though I have configured updates as notifications only. I find this very odd and a little ...
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Unable to update packages in KUbuntu 18.04 [duplicate]
I made a fresh install of KUbuntu 18.04 and now when I try to update packages using sudo apt-get update I get the following error
E: The repository 'http://ppa.launchpad.net/docky-core/stable/ubuntu ...
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disable updates from command line in Ubuntu 16.04
Is there any gsettings schema to select "Never" on
system settings->software and updates->updates->automatically check for updates
Any other command line option to disable automatic updates is right ...
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Problem with updating [duplicate]
I am having some problems when I type
sudo apt-get update
Error occurs saying the following
E: The repository 'http://ppa.launchpad.net/freyja-dev/unity-tweak-tool-daily/ubuntu bionic Release' ...
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Should I be offered the option to upgrade to 18.04.1?
I understand that the first point release of Ubuntu 18.04, namely 18.04.1 is now available and that my system should now offer it as an update.
My current OS version is 16.04.5 LTS. In System ...
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BCM4331 disabled after update [duplicate]
I let the Ubuntu Updater do its thing, and after restart my wireless isn't available. I'm on a 2012 Macbook Pro. I've been chasing this around for a couple of hours. I'm seeing the following when I ...
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Too many updates! [18.04] [duplicate]
Why are there so frequent updates on Ubuntu 18.04? Or is it possible that I have the developer's edition? If yes, then how to verify?
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doesn't support architecture 'arm64, doesn't support architecture 'armhf' [duplicate]
When I try to update, I am having this issue:
$ sudo apt-get update
Hit:2 http://ports.ubuntu.com xenial InRelease
Hit:3 http://ports.ubuntu.com xenial-security InRelease ...
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Ubuntu 18.04 sudo apt update doesn't work (Failed to Fetch) [duplicate]
I have tried quite many solution to this like prioritizing IPv4 and disabling IPv6 or adding Google DNS server, fix the sources list and some other suggestion on AskUbuntu but nothing worked.
I have ...
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Where is the authoritative location for new Ubuntu releases? [duplicate]
An AWS droplet running Ubuntu is now reporting itself as Ubuntu 16.04.5 LTS but I find no reference to this version on ubuntu.com. The latest version is showing as 16.04.4 (http://releases.ubuntu....
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Software Updater is not showing the list of available updates
I'm using Lubuntu 18.04 and my Software Updater shows only the size of the available updates and does not show the list of the updates! It happened many times like so.
I can see the updates list ...
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Stuck on login screen after update from 16.04 to 17.10
I was prompted to update from 16.04 to 17.10. Everything seemed to go well during the update process. After it was done and rebooted, I am stuck on the login screen because neither my keyboard or ...
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sudo apt-get update : Could not connect to localhost:9999 (127.0.0.1). - connect (111: Connection refused)
turtlebot@turtlebot-bot:~$ sudo apt-get update
Err:1 http://ports.ubuntu.com xenial InRelease Could not connect to localhost:9999 (127.0.0.1). - connect (111: Connection refused)
Err:2 http://ports....
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