This seams to be related to the linux-image-3.2.0-24-generic package and not to powertop, so I will mark it as invalid.
** Changed in: powertop (Ubuntu) Status: New => Invalid -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1003176 Title: package linux-image-3.2.0-24-generic 3.2.0-24.38 failed to install/upgrade: el subproceso instalado el script post-installation devolvió el código de salida de error 17 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/powertop/+bug/1003176/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs