Kubuntu LiveUSB update-initramfs problem

[Guest]

Re: Kubuntu LiveUSB update-initramfs problem

Hello,

I had the same problem, and this thread helped me solve it. I have Ubuntu 8.10 Live installed on a USB drive. To clarify for future users, here is the error message and the exact steps I took to solve the problem:

Error during system update (also during install of scipy/matplotlib):
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Setting up linux-image-2.6.27-7-generic (2.6.27-7.16) ...

Running depmod.
update-initramfs is disabled since running on a live CD
Failed to symbolic-link /boot/initrd.img-2.6.27-7-generic to initrd.img.
dpkg: error processing linux-image-2.6.27-7-generic (--configure):
subprocess post-installation script returned error exit status 17
Errors were encountered while processing:
linux-image-2.6.27-7-generic
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)
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Solution:
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sudo su
cd /
mv /usr/sbin/update-initramfs /usr/sbin/update-initramfs.bak
ln -s /rofs/usr/sbin/update-initramfs /usr/sbin/update-initramfs
mv initrd.img initrd.img.bak
ln -s /boot/initrd.img-2.6.27-7-generic initrd.img
apt-get upgrade
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Dan

[Qqmike]

Re: Kubuntu LiveUSB update-initramfs problem

Thanks, Dan, for your report on this. It's an important topic.
Now, did that fully do the trick? all packages updated ok? what about any new kernel upgrades?
and everything fits into place and works *after* a reboot or two?

btw, you installed Kubuntu to the flash drive using usb-creator, right?


Welcome to the forum, too!