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Unbutu Person
February 4th, 2009, 03:42 AM
I have a problem when ever I try to install something I get an error it is always the same
E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to correct the problem.
E: _cache->open() failed, please report.

I have no idea what that means.Then I figured out that I was missing software sources.I am using Ubuntu 8.04 LTS.Synaptic Package Manager doesn't work I get the same error.Same with update manger.

Crafty Kisses
February 4th, 2009, 03:43 AM
Try running the following in Terminal:

sudo dpkg --configure -a

abn91c
February 4th, 2009, 03:45 AM
open a terminal then type
sudo dpkg --configure -afollowed by
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

kostkon
February 4th, 2009, 03:45 AM
Close Synaptic or Add/Remove (or the Update Manager), if you have them open. Then open a terminal (Applications → Accessories → Terminal) and give:

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

Then, in the terminal again, give

sudo apt-get update

You should then be fine.

Hope that helps.

kostkon
February 4th, 2009, 03:46 AM
LOL! 3 replies in under a minute... (well almost)!

Unbutu Person
February 4th, 2009, 03:47 AM
How do you run in Terminal?

kostkon
February 4th, 2009, 03:50 AM
How do you run in Terminal?
You'll find it in Applications → Accessories

Unbutu Person
February 4th, 2009, 03:51 AM
Why won't Terminal let me type in my password?

kostkon
February 4th, 2009, 03:52 AM
Why won't Terminal let me type in my password?
Yeah, sometimes it is confusing... Your password does not appear for security reasons. Don't worry, just type it and press enter.

Unbutu Person
February 4th, 2009, 03:58 AM
Thank you for your time and help it worked.

Crafty Kisses
February 4th, 2009, 03:58 AM
We're glad that we can help. :)