Public bug reported: I don't know how to fix this -- I've tried a bunch of things from google, but my installation seems to be permanently messed up. Fortunately I don't need libreoffice on this machine right now (using it as a VM.)
ProblemType: Package DistroRelease: Ubuntu 14.04 Package: libreoffice-gtk 1:4.2.8-0ubuntu2 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.13.0-54.91-generic 3.13.11-ckt20 Uname: Linux 3.13.0-54-generic x86_64 ApportVersion: 2.14.1-0ubuntu3.11 Architecture: amd64 Date: Wed Jun 17 10:37:23 2015 DuplicateSignature: package:libreoffice-gtk:1:4.2.8-0ubuntu2:package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration ErrorMessage: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration InstallationDate: Installed on 2014-09-15 (275 days ago) InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS "Trusty Tahr" - Release amd64 (20140417) SourcePackage: libreoffice Title: package libreoffice-gtk 1:4.2.8-0ubuntu2 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: libreoffice (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Tags: amd64 apport-package trusty -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1466168 Title: package libreoffice-gtk 1:4.2.8-0ubuntu2 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/libreoffice/+bug/1466168/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs