> The problem is that some files are contained in two different
> packages. By forcing an installation of a package with an overlapping
> file that file is now overwritten. The other package also thinks it
> owns that file. That is an inconsistent state. (And off the top if
> my head I don't know if when the other package is upgraded or removed
> if it will remove the overlapped file at the same time. But I don't
> think so. If it does then you would reinstall the package that should
> own it.)
>
> So to my mind this simpler solution may not be as consistent to the
> dependency system as my more drastic solution. But the important
> thing is that you are making progress and able to use your system. So
> perhaps in the end you should wait for things to settle down with the
> packages before doing more if you have a working system.
>
> Bob
I quite understand what you are saying. The only reason I called the
former posts (if you will) more Drastic is because, well, they seemed
to entail either braking my system, waiting or removing KDE and
re-installing it. Generally, I wouldn't mind some Drastic things:
After all, one of the reasons that I switched to Linux was so that I
could learn how a computer really works and not be afraid (or, at
least, too afraid) to really mess around with it. But, There are
limits, firstly and secondly, when I gave the "simpler solution" a go,
I didn't have much time. It seemed fast, so I felt I might as well
give it a Go. It happened to work (this is also why I said I'd write
my Solved thread later: I hadn't the time).
Still, though, I am not extremely pleased with having two packages
that I do not need, since they have been replaced in two others. I
will indeed try to truly rectify this situation. But, Apt-Get is quite
important (I have tried: I simply dislike Aptitude). And, so is KDE.
Never the less, it is good to know as much as I can about any given
situation. Nearly always there is some thing useful to be gleaned from
a post (for instance, I now know that breaking a system is acceptable,
as long as you repair it quickly). And, as I said, I am here to learn.
So, why have I now written such a long message? Well, I feel obliged
to explain my self. (I also apologise if my Drastic sounded a bit...
Drastic. But, it is a good word. And I do love words.)
But, I do have a question.
Earlier in this thread was written the following:
KDEVER=$(dpkg --status kdelibs4 | awk '/^Version:/{print$2}')
grep-status -F Version $KDEVER | grep-dctrl -F Status -s Package -n
-r "^install"
which was to "...return a list of installed packages that match the
present version number of kdelibs4.". However, when I tried it, it did
not work. In addition, this was mentioned: "Normally all of KDE would
have the same version. In your particular case because you have
partially upgraded they won't all be the same." Why do I not have a
FULL KDE 3.4.1? How can I make sure of this? Via the command above?
How can I get a whole KDE 3.4.1?
Sorry for the extraordinarily long post, but I had much to say. As
always, I thank the reader kindly in advance. Have a pleasant evening
(well, morning now.)
