M> I'm trying to get rid of a package here M> or at least put it on hold, or just get apt M> to shuttup about it already, and I'm at M> a loss. Any ideas?
M> # dpkg --purge --force-all sysadmin-guide M> dpkg - warning, overriding problem because --force enabled: M> Package is in a very bad inconsistent state - you should M> reinstall it before attempting a removal. M> (Reading database ... 57729 files and directories currently installed.) M> Removing sysadmin-guide ... M> error: empty control file at /usr/sbin/install-docs line 600. M> dpkg: error processing sysadmin-guide (--purge): M> subprocess pre-removal script returned error exit status 25 odd, no way to remove something if the control file is damaged. Perhaps try wget .../sysadmin-guide_0.7-2_all.deb and variations of dpkg -i sysadmin-guide_0.7-2_all.deb which other readers of this list might mention... -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
