I'd try reinstalling the package from the archive, something like sudo apt-get install mysql-server-5.1 or sudo apt-get install --reinstall mysql-server-5.1
since it sounds like it's in a too bad shape to even uninstall properly. -- package mysql-server-5.1 5.1.41-3ubuntu12.3 failed to install/upgrade: Package is in a very bad inconsistent state - you should reinstall it before attempting a removal. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/613195 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