Same problem for me today when upgrading from Kubuntu 7.04 to 7.10 following the instructions here http://kubuntu.org/announcements/7.10-release.php#upgrade.
And yes, https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/debconf/+bug/150768 appears to be the same issue and exactly describes the errors I saw. -- Could not install 'debconf' during System upgrade 7.04 to 7.10 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/147429 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