cannot update or install using KpackageKit

[ashleycrue]

Hi,

I stalled the latest Beta this morning and when I try to using KPackageKit to install and carry out updates I get:

You do not have the necessary privileges to perform this action

How do I change this so that I can update and install.

Thanks

Ashley

[dibl]

Re: cannot update or install using KpackageKit

Hi,

I stalled the latest Beta this morning and when I try to using KPackageKit to install and carry out updates I get:

You do not have the necessary privileges to perform this action

How do I change this so that I can update and install.

Thanks

Ashley

Probably it's a bug -- mine (from Alpha 6 but now updated) does not ask for a password at all. That's definitely a bug.

Open your Konsole and

sudo apt-get install synaptic

Then use synaptic to update. KpackageKit may or may not get fixed -- you can try it in the future and see if it works correct. Also, you might be able to start Kpackagekit from a Konsole window with "kdesudo" prefix, and get it to work right.

[skunk]

Re: cannot update or install using KpackageKit

FWIW This bug is mentioned in the release notes https://wiki.kubuntu.org/KarmicKoala/Beta/Kubuntu

"KPackageKit does not install software"

[larbac]

Re: cannot update or install using KpackageKit

I have the same problem. Lets wait for the update.

[EowynCarter]

Re: cannot update or install using KpackageKit

Ah, i'm not the only one then

[dicairo]

Re: cannot update or install using KpackageKit

the same problem here , but i use the terminal :

sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude dist-upgrade

when i update with KpackageKit give me this problem :

Error Type:
Error Value: "The cache has no package named 'dpkg-exec'"
File : /usr/share/PackageKit/helpers/apt/aptBackend.py, line 1948, in
main()
File : /usr/share/PackageKit/helpers/apt/aptBackend.py, line 1945, in main
run(args, options.single)
File : /usr/share/PackageKit/helpers/apt/aptBackend.py, line 1907, in run
backend.dispatcher(args)
File : /usr/lib/python2.6/dist-packages/packagekit/backend.py, line 647, in dispatcher
self.dispatch_command(args[0], args[1:])
File : /usr/lib/python2.6/dist-packages/packagekit/backend.py, line 611, in dispatch_command
self.update_packages(package_ids)
File : /usr/share/PackageKit/helpers/apt/aptBackend.py, line 166, in _unlock_cache_afterwards
func(*args, **kwargs)
File : /usr/share/PackageKit/helpers/apt/aptBackend.py, line 1095, in update_packages
if not self._commit_changes(): return False
File : /usr/share/PackageKit/helpers/apt/aptBackend.py, line 1620, in _commit_changes
PackageKitInstallProgress(self, install_range))
File : /usr/lib/python2.6/dist-packages/apt/cache.py, line 314, in commit
res = self.installArchives(pm, installProgress)
File : /usr/lib/python2.6/dist-packages/apt/cache.py, line 289, in installArchives
res = installProgress.run(pm)
File : /usr/lib/python2.6/dist-packages/apt/progress/__init__.py, line 329, in run
res = self.waitChild()
File : /usr/lib/python2.6/dist-packages/apt/progress/__init__.py, line 298, in waitChild
self.updateInterface()
File : /usr/share/PackageKit/helpers/apt/aptBackend.py, line 398, in updateInterface
apt.progress.InstallProgress.updateInterface(self)
File : /usr/lib/python2.6/dist-packages/apt/progress/__init__.py, line 277, in updateInterface
status_str.strip())
File : /usr/share/PackageKit/helpers/apt/aptBackend.py, line 372, in statusChange
pkg = self._backend._cache[pkg_name]
File : /usr/lib/python2.6/dist-packages/apt/cache.py, line 142, in __getitem__
raise KeyError('The cache has no package named $r' $ key)

also when i start my pc i have a problem with gksudo check the pic
i hope this help ..

[Snowhog]

Re: cannot update or install using KpackageKit

NOTE: This is a beta (pre-) release. Pre-release versions of 9.10 are NOT encouraged for anyone needing a stable system or for anyone not comfortable running into occasional, even frequent, breakage. Pre-release versions of 9.10 ARE recommended for Kubuntu developers and those who want to help in testing, reporting, and fixing bugs. Please do not use this in a production environment with data or workflows that you cannot do without.

This is prominently displayed in the Introduction at KarmicKoalaBetaKubuntu

As has been stated many times, the KDE developers don't scour KFN for our observations, compliments, or complaints. If you want to let them know what you think of Karmic, do so by submitting your Feedback. If you want to report what you believe is a serious issue, report it to lauchpad.

I'm not posting this to be negative - far from it. It's nice to hear about what is working and what is not. I just hope that it is being reported to the above links as well.

[NormanF]

Re: cannot update or install using KpackageKit

I replaced Kpackagekit with Synaptic and installed the Update Manager. Now everything works. I really don't know why Kubuntu couldn't stick with a tried and true proven package manager than try to reinvent the wheel.

With a Synaptic install one pulls in some GNOME dependencies but it doesn't affect the look and functionality of the KDE desktop.

[wizard10000]

Re: cannot update or install using KpackageKit

kpackagekit has worked off and on for at least a month that I know of. It breaks about twice a week

[ashleycrue]

Re: cannot update or install using KpackageKit

I'm not going to be able to get to my PC (on laptop in hotel room) for a couple of weeks so I've decided to wait for the next release and start again then.

Thanks for the info and suggestions.

[CVPunk]

Re: cannot update or install using KpackageKit

even using "kdesudo" through the konsole does not work. hopefully there will be an update soon.

[wizard10000]

Re: cannot update or install using KpackageKit

even using "kdesudo" through the konsole does not work. hopefully there will be an update soon.

Worked for me this morning. I just tested it and it appears to still be working

[leafhound]

Re: cannot update or install using KpackageKit

[quote=dicairo ]
the same problem here , but i use the terminal :

sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude dist-upgrade

That command now works for me. updates and upgrades a dream.

[undoIT]

Re: cannot update or install using KpackageKit

sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude dist-upgrade

Also worked for me on fresh install of Karmic Netbook Remix beta. 370+ updates coming down the pipe.

[leafhound]

Re: cannot update or install using KpackageKit

Something about this beta I noticed was that installing from iso when connected to the net had better success than without net connection, it seemed to clear up a lot of bugs and crashed post install.