On 28 Aug 2001 22:51:00 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > dpkg -r someprogram > > > > and let us know your results. > > Here's what came back: > > dpkg: error processing aime (--remove): > Package is in a very bad inconsistent state - you should > reinstall it before attempting a removal. > Errors were encountered while processing: > aime > > > ... essentially the same thing. :( > > > maybe i used dselect? I don't remember. Try everything. > > I tried dselect as well. Nada. > > I keep thinking, hey, this is a MUD server thang, it can't have fingers in > too many of the system pies (can it?), isn't there a way just to rip it > out piece by piece, by hand? But I recall being here before.
Take a shot of whiskey and type: dkpg --force-remove-reinstreq aime That should wipe it clean off. If not, drink more whiskey or other beverage of choice. --mike