[Bug 133325] Re: Broken packages result in meaningless error message
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 146817 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/146817 Thank you for taking the time to report this bug and helping to make Ubuntu better. This particular bug has already been reported and is a duplicate of bug #146817, so it is being marked as such. Please look at the other bug report to see if there is any missing information that you can provide, or to see if there is a workaround for the bug. Additionally, any further discussion regarding the bug should occur in the other report. Feel free to continue to report any other bugs you may find. --- Ubuntu Bug Squad volunteer triager http://wiki.ubuntu.com/BugSquad ** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 146817 broken packages message is confusing -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to the bug report. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/133325 Title: Broken packages result in meaningless error message To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/update-manager/+bug/133325/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 133325] Re: Broken packages result in meaningless error message
Still get same error despite there being NO BROKEN PACKAGES. -- Broken packages result in meaningless error message https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/133325 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 133325] Re: Broken packages result in meaningless error message
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[Bug 133325] Re: Broken packages result in meaningless error message
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[Bug 133325] Re: Broken packages result in meaningless error message
I've just observed it on a laptop running 8.04 LTS. I agree with Warbo, Greg Michalec, Nattgew and Stuart about this: the error message needs to be improved. Currently, it's not at all clear how a user ought to find the broken filter, so unless the user googles the problem, they'll be left with a (partially) broken system and a feeling of dissatisfaction. -- Broken packages result in meaningless error message https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/133325 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
[Bug 133325] Re: Broken packages result in meaningless error message
This bug is still present in Intrepid. I also agree with the idea of adding some reference to synaptic as a method to fix the broken state to the error message. -- Broken packages result in meaningless error message https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/133325 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
[Bug 133325] Re: Broken packages result in meaningless error message
Daniel S: You can fix broken packages by going into the Synaptic Package Manager (in SystemAdministration). The broken filter referred to is in there. Packages may be broken for a variety of reasons, see https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SynapticHowto#How%20to%20fix%20broken%20packages . -- Broken packages result in meaningless error message https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/133325 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
[Bug 133325] Re: Broken packages result in meaningless error message
I agree that this should be changed to be more clear. ** Changed in: update-manager (Ubuntu) Status: New = Confirmed -- Broken packages result in meaningless error message https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/133325 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
[Bug 133325] Re: Broken packages result in meaningless error message
Hi - I'm using latest Hardy, and this error message is still present. Update-manager does detect the broken packages correctly, and does display an error message. The bug is that the error message: You have 2 broken packages on your system! Use the Broken filter to locate them. does not apply to update-manager. I believe it is referring to synaptic. To a new user, this is not very helpful, and probably confusing. Steps to reproduce: 1) Somehow get a broken package setup (not too hard for those of us living on the edge) 2) Open update-manager 3) Press check, and wait for update to finish 4) See error message 5) Close error message 6) Think where the heck is the 'broken' filter? I agree with the original reporter's suggestion for a proper error message. I'm attaching a screenshot. ** Attachment added: brokenpackages.png http://launchpadlibrarian.net/12264031/brokenpackages.png ** Changed in: update-manager (Ubuntu) Status: Invalid = New -- Broken packages result in meaningless error message https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/133325 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
[Bug 133325] Re: Broken packages result in meaningless error message
We are closing this bug report because it lacks the information we need to investigate the problem, as described in the previous comments. Please reopen it if you can give us the missing information, and don't hesitate to submit bug reports in the future. To reopen the bug report you can click on the current status, under the Status column, and change the Status back to New. Thanks again! ** Changed in: update-manager (Ubuntu) Assignee: (unassigned) = Paul Dufresne (dufresnep) Status: Incomplete = Invalid -- Broken packages result in meaningless error message https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/133325 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 133325] Re: Broken packages result in meaningless error message
Thanks for your bugreport. Update-manager should already be able to detect broken packages and display a meaningful error message. Could you please tell me how to reproduce this problem and maybe attach a screenshot ? ** Changed in: update-manager (Ubuntu) Status: New = Incomplete -- Broken packages result in meaningless error message https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/133325 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
