[Bug 904410] Re: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76
Robie, here is the output of what you asked for: root@Ubuntu-12:/home/tom# debconf-show mailman mailman/queue_files_present: abort installation * mailman/default_server_language: en * mailman/site_languages: en * mailman/used_languages: * mailman/create_site_list: root@Ubuntu-12:/home/tom# stat /etc/mailman File: `/etc/mailman' Size: 4096Blocks: 8 IO Block: 4096 directory Device: 801h/2049d Inode: 9437691 Links: 3 Access: (0755/drwxr-xr-x) Uid: (0/root) Gid: (0/root) Access: 2012-09-30 21:12:28.919605766 -0400 Modify: 2012-09-30 21:12:31.935672994 -0400 Change: 2012-09-30 21:12:31.935672994 -0400 Birth: - root@Ubuntu-12:/home/tom# stat /etc/mailman/mm_cfg.py File: `/etc/mailman/mm_cfg.py' Size: 4371Blocks: 16 IO Block: 4096 regular file Device: 801h/2049d Inode: 9438281 Links: 1 Access: (0644/-rw-r--r--) Uid: (0/root) Gid: (0/root) Access: 2012-09-30 21:12:31.975673885 -0400 Modify: 2012-09-30 21:19:05.364426238 -0400 Change: 2012-09-30 21:19:05.364426238 -0400 Birth: - root@Ubuntu-12:/home/tom# stat /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py File: `/var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py' - `/etc/mailman/mm_cfg.py' Size: 22 Blocks: 0 IO Block: 4096 symbolic link Device: 801h/2049d Inode: 8264873 Links: 1 Access: (0777/lrwxrwxrwx) Uid: (0/root) Gid: (0/root) Access: 2012-09-30 08:00:01.671370480 -0400 Modify: 2012-07-17 13:45:53.0 -0400 Change: 2012-09-19 01:30:21.539650246 -0400 Birth: - root@Ubuntu-12:/home/tom# grep DEFAULT_SERVER_LANGUAGE /etc/mailman/mm_cfg.py DEFAULT_SERVER_LANGUAGE = 'en' root@Ubuntu-12:/home/tom# grep DEFAULT_SERVER_LANGUAGE /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py DEFAULT_SERVER_LANGUAGE = 'en' root@Ubuntu-12:/home/tom# Hope it helps. Tom -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mailman in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/904410 Title: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mailman/+bug/904410/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 904410] Re: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76
Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users. ** Changed in: mailman (Ubuntu) Status: New = Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mailman in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/904410 Title: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mailman/+bug/904410/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 904410] Re: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76
I've now seen three reports of this issue, so marking as Confirmed. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mailman in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/904410 Title: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mailman/+bug/904410/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 904410] Re: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76
Would the next person affected by this bug please list the output for each of the following commands before applying the workaround? debconf-show mailman stat /etc/mailman stat /etc/mailman/mm_cfg.py stat /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py grep DEFAULT_SERVER_LANGUAGE /etc/mailman/mm_cfg.py grep DEFAULT_SERVER_LANGUAGE /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mailman in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/904410 Title: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mailman/+bug/904410/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 904410] Re: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76
Any way to fix this for now? Having the same issue -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mailman in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/904410 Title: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mailman/+bug/904410/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 904410] Re: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76
Sorry, my version as well mailman: Installed: 1:2.1.14-3 Candidate: 1:2.1.14-3 Version table: *** 1:2.1.14-3 0 500 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ precise/main i386 Packages 100 /var/lib/dpkg/status -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mailman in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/904410 Title: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mailman/+bug/904410/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 904410] Re: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76
@Jeff: The workaround is contained at the bottom of the initial report: The only means by which I was able to remove the package was to fix problem by editing /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py directly and changing the line in question to: DEFAULT_SERVER_LANGUAGE = 'en' -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mailman in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/904410 Title: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mailman/+bug/904410/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 904410] Re: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76
Oops, did not spot that. Thanks for your help! -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mailman in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/904410 Title: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mailman/+bug/904410/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 904410] Re: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76
Is there any progress regarding this major issue, since mailman cannot be installed on Lucid LTS? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mailman in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/904410 Title: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mailman/+bug/904410/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 904410] Re: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76
Failed to reproduce on Ubuntu 10.04.4 using a fresh cloud image. apt- get install mailman completed successfully. I specified English (only) in response to the debconf prompt, and my /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py now contains DEFAULT_SERVER_LANGUAGE = 'en'. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mailman in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/904410 Title: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mailman/+bug/904410/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 904410] Re: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76
Robie, if you will, what is the output of apt-cache policy mailman on your system? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mailman in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/904410 Title: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mailman/+bug/904410/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 904410] Re: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76
@Ben: ubuntu@server-7616:~$ dpkg-query -W mailman mailman 1:2.1.13-1ubuntu0.2 ubuntu@server-7616:~$ apt-cache policy mailman mailman: Installed: 1:2.1.13-1ubuntu0.2 Candidate: 1:2.1.13-1ubuntu0.2 Version table: *** 1:2.1.13-1ubuntu0.2 0 500 http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ lucid-updates/main Packages 500 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ lucid-security/main Packages 100 /var/lib/dpkg/status 1:2.1.13-1 0 500 http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ lucid/main Packages -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mailman in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/904410 Title: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mailman/+bug/904410/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 904410] Re: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76
Thanks, Robie. Given that your package version is identical to that contained in the initial report, further research seems warranted. Perhaps the package installation script attempts to obtain locale information from the operating system in order to populate the DEFAULT_SERVER_LANGUAGE value in the configuration file, which may explain why this problem affects some people and not others. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mailman in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/904410 Title: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mailman/+bug/904410/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
[Bug 904410] Re: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76
** Changed in: mailman (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided = Medium -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to mailman in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/904410 Title: Mailman configuration script causes syntax error in /var/lib/mailman/Mailman/mm_cfg.py, line 76 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mailman/+bug/904410/+subscriptions -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
