> Thanks for the advice. I gave it a go and came up with: > > # dpkg --remove --force-remove-reinstreq kernel-source-1.99.7 > dpkg - warning, overriding problem because --force enabled: > Package is in a very bad inconsistent state - you should > reinstall it before attempting a removal. > (Reading database ... 28305 files and directories currently installed.) > Removing kernel-source-1.99.7 ... > The file /usr/src/.linux-versions does not exist. This is an > misconfiguration, making it hard to provide a /usr/src/linux > symlink if the latest target is removed.
I had this problem some time back. try editing /var/lib/dpkg/status, and change the entry for this package to "not installed". Then remove the offending directories, install the package, and remove it. rick -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
