For me, this solved the problem: apt-get clean
This basically deletes all the downloaded ".deb" files (which are no longer needed after they have been installed), which has the added advantage of freeing up some disk space. -- "Reading Database" takes too long https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/398870 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs