software index is broken

[Peace_Harmony]

Hello, I am new to Ubuntu.

I am trying to update my software, but I cannot because the software index is broken.

Here is the error message:

It is impossible to install or remove any software. Please use the package manager "Synaptic" or run "sudo apt-get install -f" in a terminal to fix this issue at first.



I have located the broken packages in Synaptic Package Manager, but I am not sure how to fix them.

Can anyone help me resolve this issue?

-Peace

[Bashing-om]

Peace_Harmony; Hi ! Welcome to the forum .

Many times repairing the package management system is fairly straight forward, once the error condition is known.
Post back the output - between code tags - of terminal commands:


sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

for our inspection. -> advisement.
code tag tutorial:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2171721&p=12776168#post12776168

so a tale


is told