I get the following error when upgrading with synaptic (new install):
"E: /var/cache/apt/archives/linux-image-2.6.27-1-mepis-smp_2.6.27-7mepis1_i386.deb: trying to overwrite `/lib/modules/2.6.27-1-mepis-smp/kernel/drivers/net/tg3.ko', which is also in package tg3"

B

See here:


========= SCRAPER REMOVED AN EMBEDDED LINK HERE ===========
url was:"antix.freeforu ms.org/warning-kernel-upgrade-for-those-using-antix-m8-test2-t1245.html"
linktext was:"antix.freeforu ms.org/warning-ker ... t1245.html"
====================================
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I guess I am not really ready for a distro like this. I can't even figure out how to run those commands from the terminal. I have tried gksudo, sudo, root, su, etc... and I am failing to remove the package because I am still stuck as a user.

sudo is not enabled by default. To get sudo access, from a terminal first type su, hit return and it will ask for your root password. Type that in and you will have root access.

Hope this helps.

Pedro

Ubuntu teaches bad practice IMO with sudo.

Anyhow, do what pedro suggests, or if you prefer using synaptic,
Use search to find tg3
Use the 'Mark for Complete Removal' option
After it has been removed, click on Reload button
Check there is nothing in the Broken section, if there are use the fix broken part.

Although using a terminal may seem a bit daunting at first, it is, once you get used to it, much easier and IMO better at keeping your system up and running and fully up to date.
Don't despair, have a read up on apt-get.

Thanks guys for your help, all fixed now.

B

Do not be afraid of the command line. there are many resources out there to set you straight on a problem. Many people think that a point-and-click method is easiest but usually it's the command line that gets the job done faster and easier.

What if you boot one day or after an update and suddenly no graphical environment? For the most part not a big deal if you know a couple of simple commands, your up and running in a couple of minutes.

Learning some simple commands is time well spent. There are plenty of cheat sheets available out there, grab a couple and keep them handy.

brjoon1021 wrote:Thanks guys for your help, all fixed now.

B

Glad you got the issue fixed. Remember, we are a really friendly and helpful group here. Do not be afraid to go into areas that you have not seen before. When in doubt, ask us about it and we would be delighted to help you out.

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