Update Problem

[Nurhajizah]

Ubuntu 8.10 newly installed, during update received error message: manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to correct this problem. How do I do that ??

[kostkon]

Ubuntu 8.10 newly installed, during update received error message: manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to correct this problem. How do I do that ??
Open a terminal (Applications → Accessories → Terminal) and give

sudo dpkg --configure -a
it will ask for a password, give yours.

Then give a

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
to finish your updates.