Since Ubuntu before 16.04 are no longer supported at all, I guess we should not continue wth triaging the bug.
If you find that similar bug happens in any supported Ubuntu versions, please consider opening a new bug. ** Changed in: gnulib (Ubuntu) Status: New => Incomplete -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1248362 Title: package gnulib (not installed) failed to install/upgrade: Package is in a very bad inconsistent state - you should reinstall it before attempting a removal. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnulib/+bug/1248362/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs