Acer Aspire 3000

[Ultimatefry]

This computer I got recently can only seem to handle up to Ubuntu version 11.10 (it was super cheap and the hard drive isn't recognized) and therefore I cannot install the Steam (gaming social network) software from the Ubuntu Software Center. WHen I was installing Steam, it told me that it depended on a newer version of libc6 and curl. I was able to easily install curl, but when I tried installing a newer version of libc6, I got this:

(Reading database ... 154106 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace libc6 2.15-0ubuntu10.2 (using libc6_2.15-0ubuntu10.2_i386.deb) ...
Unpacking replacement libc6 ...
dpkg: dependency problems prevent configuration of libc6:
 libc6 depends on libc-bin (= 2.15-0ubuntu10.2); however:
  Version of libc-bin on system is 2.13-20ubuntu5.3.
dpkg: error processing libc6 (--install):
 dependency problems - leaving unconfigured
Errors were encountered while processing:
 libc6

So, it needs itself to install itself...what do I do?

[mörgæs]

Have you considered a fresh install of Lubuntu 13.04?

[Ultimatefry]

What's the difference between this and Ubuntu 11.10, and would this computer likely handle it?

[Ultimatefry]

the bumping

Any have any option I can take that wouldn't require switching my version of Linux?

[Bashing-om]

Ultimatefry; Hi !

There is no better Long Term Solution. Version 11.10 has reach End Of Life, and as such is no longer supported. It is most strongly recommended to upgrade to a current version. Version 12.04 (the current LTS) is supported 'till the year 2017.
see:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/EOLUpgrades
for details to make this happen.

just my thought too

[Ultimatefry]

This computer can't handle Ubuntu 12.10.

[Bashing-om]

Ultimatefry; Umph ,, should have reread the thread ... my bad.

Still, the better solution is to install a current version .. I - like mörgæs - suggest lubuntu, if you have as much as 512 Megs of ram. Else there does exist even lighter versions of linux.
I personally like and endorse lubuntu.
All it will cost you is a bit of time and a blank CD to try and see if lubuntu will work for you.
from the links at top of page ->ubuntu community
download the .iso
burn the .iso as a "image", slow burn rate
set in bios to boot the cd as 1st priority
boot the liveCD -> try ubuntu

and see what you see.

is there a point in flogging a dead horse

[Ultimatefry]

Okay, after two installs on the Alternate Installer for Lubuntu 12.04, I've only gotten as far as the logo. I think I'm having a problem with where I'm supposed to put the GRUB, because the two options I've tried is the reccommended choice and /dev/sdb

[Bashing-om]

Ultimatefry; Good deal !

Grub .. single hard drive; install grub to "sda" for a standard install nothing fancy.
Else install grub onto the hard disk (ie "sdb") that you are installing 'buntu onto, Grub will pick up any other operating systems and chainload them. In order for this multi disk boot system to work .. leave the boot priority set to the drive that 'buntu is installed onto.

You must set the boot priority in bios .. then bios knows where the boot code is located- to hand off to.

hope this helps

[mörgæs]

Is there any particular reason that you are trying 12.04 and not 13.04?