Installation: Could not apply changes! Fix broken packages first.

[KleinTJohn]

I new to Linux, decided to start with Ubuntu 9.10. Tried to install Wine. First added to the repository "ppa:ubuntu-wine/ppa" as instructed. Reloaded. Clicked the "click this link" that goes to appt://wine. Clicked OK to launch the default application "apturl". Clicked "Install" for "Install additional software?" I was then told, "Could not apply changes! Fix broken packages first." Closed that, went to System -> Administration - Synaptic Package Manager. Clicked Edit - Fix broken packages. After that, also clicked Mark All Upgrades. After that, Reload. Tried Wine installation again - same results. Rebooted and tried again - same results.

What's a newbie to do?

John

[beastrace91]

Try removing/disabling the Wine PPA you added and then in terminal run:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install wine1.2

Regards,
~Jeff

[Dijon333]

Thanks Jeff. I had the same problem as John. Your suggestion worked perfectly, Regards, Greg

[CCoder]

@beastrace91 (jeff)
You saved my night!

[robot_chicken_parm]

I had a similar issue and this helped me; I believe this will solve your problem:

First, go to: http://www.liberiangeek.net/2010/11/...erick-meerkat/ and follow those quick and easy steps.

Second, go to a terminal and type:

sudo apt-get update

Then you shouldnt have any broken pacages, and your filesystem is ready to install whatever you want, be it Wine, ClamAV, etc...