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poision_heart
May 12th, 2011, 06:03 PM
hi

i have successfully install natty on my dell inspiron laptop.
when i tried to load synaptic or update manager or ubuntu software center i am getting following error and its not allowing me to open any of above application

error is:

E: Encountered a section with no Package: header
E: Problem with MergeList /var/lib/apt/lists/in.archive.ubuntu.com_ubuntu_dists_natty_main_bina ry-i386_Packages
E: The package lists or status file could not be parsed or opened.


please help me to resolve this error.i need to install restricted drivers and compiz for best use.

matt_symes
May 12th, 2011, 06:15 PM
Hi

Try this from the terminal.


sudo rm -f /var/lib/apt/lists/*

Enter your password. It will not be echoed to the screen. This is normal. Then type


sudo apt-get update

Kind regards

poision_heart
May 12th, 2011, 07:20 PM
hi matt
thanks its working now

bailey07
May 13th, 2011, 02:46 PM
Thank you so much. I too have a Dell Inspiron and was having the same problem. Will I have to do this every time I want to update?

Thanks again!

matt_symes
May 13th, 2011, 02:51 PM
Hi


Will I have to do this every time I want to update?


I hope not. I should not think so. Was this a fresh install or upgrade ?

Kind regards