Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Problem

  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2020
    Beans
    1

    Problem

    Please I'm new here and new to Ubuntu and I've encounter a problem. Which is: The Error message was: 'Error; Opening the cache (E:Malformed entry 58 in list file /etc/apt/sources.list (Components), E: The list of sources could not be read.)'.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Texas
    Beans
    29,809
    Distro
    Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa

    Re: Problem

    Thread moved to New to Ubuntu for a more appropriate fit.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Location
    ozarks, Arkansas, USA
    Beans
    14,199
    Distro
    Xubuntu 22.04 Jammy Jellyfish

    Re: Problem

    sakazuku; Hello - Welcome to the forum

    The system directs attention to the file /etc/apt/sources.list.
    Please post back the contents - Between code Tags - resulting from terminal command:
    Code:
    cat -n /etc/apt/sources.list
    code tag tutorial:
    http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.p...8#post12776168

    see here what the error is.

    we can do that
    THE current(cy) in Documentation:
    https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PopularPages

    Happy ubuntu'n !

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Beans
    Hidden!
    Distro
    Kubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa

    Re: Problem

    something is wrong in line 58 of file /etc/apt/sources.list

    or the URL is dead (inactive).
    Read the easy to understand, lots of pics Ubuntu manual.
    Do i need antivirus/firewall in linux?
    Full disk backup (newer kernel -> suitable for newer PC): Clonezilla
    User friendly full disk backup: Rescuezilla

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •