Public bug reported: I wasn't able to update my system because of this.
ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 16.04 Package: docbook-xml 4.5-7.3 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.4.0-96.119-generic 4.4.83 Uname: Linux 4.4.0-96-generic x86_64 NonfreeKernelModules: wl ApportVersion: 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.10 Architecture: amd64 Date: Thu Sep 21 11:07:16 2017 ErrorMessage: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration InstallationDate: Installed on 2016-09-21 (364 days ago) InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS "Xenial Xerus" - Release amd64 (20160719) PackageArchitecture: all RelatedPackageVersions: dpkg 1.18.4ubuntu1.2 apt 1.2.24 SourcePackage: docbook-xml Title: package docbook-xml 4.5-7.3 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) ** Affects: docbook-xml (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Tags: amd64 apport-package xenial -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1718715 Title: package docbook-xml 4.5-7.3 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/docbook-xml/+bug/1718715/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs