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**ssri** · Aug 31, 2009, 04:39 PM

Re: Dependecy problems & unconfigured packages

hmmm,

you can try: sudo apt-get install -f

or...

sudo apt-get install --reinstall package1 package2 package3..etc

package# = linux kernel packages (all of the ones including headers, restricted modules, sources, etc)

**doctordruidphd** · Aug 31, 2009, 06:19 PM

Re: Dependecy problems & unconfigured packages

Is your file system ext3 or ext4?

From your post, it looks like the upgrade process is failing on the update-grub command.
If you are using ext4, this may be an instance of a known problem.
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3105491.0

Are you booting from the same partition on which your kubuntu system is located?

You might try running

Code:

sudo update-grub

and see what error messages it gives.

**Snowhog** · Aug 31, 2009, 07:04 PM

Re: Dependecy problems & unconfigured packages

In bhamm77 other post, he identifies the kernel he is running on:

ben@ben-desktop:~$ sudo uname -a
Linux ben-desktop 2.6.28-14-generic #47-Ubuntu SMP Sat Jul 25 01:19:55 UTC 2009 x86_64 GNU/Linux
ben@ben-desktop:~$

But the messages below in his attempts to remove compiz identify kernel component packages for 2.6.28-15 Could this be the cause of all the trouble?

**doctordruidphd** · Aug 31, 2009, 07:12 PM

Re: Dependecy problems & unconfigured packages

Yeah, the problem is that the system is trying to install the upgrade to -15, and it's failing.
As a part of that process, it will try to run update-grub, which is failing here:

Setting up linux-image-2.6.28-15-generic (2.6.28-15.49) ...
Running depmod.
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-2.6.28-15-generic
Running postinst hook script /sbin/update-grub.
[: 25: /sbin/update-grub: unexpected operator
exec: 25: -a: not found
User postinst hook script [/sbin/update-grub] exited with value 2

Now if he is booting off an ext4 partition, there is a known problem with grub.
If not, then update-grub is failing for some other reason, and preventing the upgrade from going through.
That's why I want him to try the update-grub by itself, and seeif it gives a more useful error message.

**ssri** · Aug 31, 2009, 07:25 PM

Re: Dependecy problems & unconfigured packages

If you want to know whether your drive is ext3 or ext4, then type:

blkid -L

**bhamm77** · Aug 31, 2009, 07:27 PM

Re: Dependecy problems & unconfigured packages

I have ran the command that you advised.

Originally posted by doctordruidphd

Is your file system ext3 or ext4?

From your post, it looks like the upgrade process is failing on the update-grub command.
If you are using ext4, this may be an instance of a known problem.
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/inde...opic=3105491.0

Are you booting from the same partition on which your kubuntu system is located?

You might try running

Code:

sudo update-grub

and see what error messages it gives.

Here is what I got.....

Code:

ben@ben-desktop:~$ sudo update-grub
[: 25: /usr/sbin/update-grub: unexpected operator
exec: 25: -a: not found
ben@ben-desktop:~$

and....

Code:

ben@ben-desktop:~$ blkid -L
device          fs_type  label    mount point          UUID
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
/dev/loop0        squashfs        (not mounted)
/dev/sda1         vfat    HP_RECOVERY (not mounted)         
/dev/sda2         ntfs    HP_PAVILION /windows           
/dev/sda4         ext2          /               
/dev/sda5         swap          <swap>           
ben@ben-desktop:~$

**doctordruidphd** · Aug 31, 2009, 08:16 PM

Re: Dependecy problems & unconfigured packages

I'm not sure what is wrong here, but I would try the following experiment:
First, make sure you have a backup of your system, and a live CD that you can boot from if all else fails.

The update-grub process is failing; whether that's killing the whole upgrade or not, I don't know, but we can find out.

cd /etc
sudo cp kernel-img.conf kernel-img.conf-backup

Then edit the file kernel-img.conf using whatever editor you prefer (you will have to sudo or kdesudo to edit this file)

remove the lines that say:

postinst_hook = update-grub
postrm_hook = update-grub
do_bootloader = no

save the file and try the sudo dpkg --configure -a again.

If that works, then try sudo update-grub again.

(this is based on information in man update-grub)

**bhamm77** · Sep 01, 2009, 05:57 PM

Re: Dependecy problems & unconfigured packages

drdruid,

I have tried your recommendations. I wanted to post the results.

Code:

ben@ben-desktop:~$ cd /etc
ben@ben-desktop:/etc$ sudo cp kernel-img.conf kernel-img.conf-backup
[sudo] password for ben:
ben@ben-desktop:/etc$ kdesudo kate

kernel-img.conf (before)

do_symlinks = yes
relative_links = yes
do_bootloader = no
do_bootfloppy = no
do_initrd = yes
link_in_boot = no
postinst_hook = update-grub
postrm_hook = update-grub

.................................................. ..

kernal-img.conf (after)

do_symlinks = yes
relative_links = yes
do_bootfloppy = no
do_initrd = yes
link_in_boot = no

Code:

QThreadStorage: Thread 0x16b4470 exited after QThreadStorage 2147483637 destroyed
ben@ben-desktop:/etc$ sudo dpkg --configure -a
Setting up linux-image-2.6.28-15-generic (2.6.28-15.49) ...
Running depmod.
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-2.6.28-15-generic
Examining /etc/kernel/postinst.d.
run-parts: executing /etc/kernel/postinst.d/nvidia-common

Setting up linux-restricted-modules-2.6.28-15-generic (2.6.28-15.20) ...
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-2.6.28-15-generic

Setting up linux-image-generic (2.6.28.15.20) ...
Setting up linux-restricted-modules-generic (2.6.28.15.20) ...
Setting up linux-generic (2.6.28.15.20) ...
ben@ben-desktop:/etc$ sudo update-grub
[: 25: /usr/sbin/update-grub: unexpected operator
exec: 25: -a: not found

Thought we had it resolved there for a minute, but when I tried to update grub, no progress.

I was given a suggestion to do the following......

Code:

Code:

sudo apt-get remove --purge linux-image-2.6.28-15-generic linux-headers-2.6.28-15

Code:

Code:

sudo dpkg --configure -a

& leave kernel 2.6.28-15-generic alone for the moment.

Think I should try this? Or do you have something else that you think we I should try 1st. Thanks alot for your help by the way. I'm fairly new to linux and this one is proving rather difficult.

**vinnywright** · Sep 01, 2009, 06:22 PM

Re: Dependecy problems & unconfigured packages

Think I should try this? Or do you have something else that you think we I should try 1st.

NO it looks like your geting closer

ben@ben-desktop:/etc$ sudo dpkg --configure -a
Setting up linux-image-2.6.28-15-generic (2.6.28-15.49) ...
Running depmod.
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-2.6.28-15-generic
Examining /etc/kernel/postinst.d.
run-parts: executing /etc/kernel/postinst.d/nvidia-common

Setting up linux-restricted-modules-2.6.28-15-generic (2.6.28-15.20) ...
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-2.6.28-15-generic

Setting up linux-image-generic (2.6.28.15.20) ...
Setting up linux-restricted-modules-generic (2.6.28.15.20) ...
Setting up linux-generic (2.6.28.15.20) ...
ben@ben-desktop:/etc$ sudo update-grub
[: 25: /usr/sbin/update-grub: unexpected operator
exec: 25: -a: not found

looks like the new kernel went in this time it's just grub now.........I'd wate for doctordruidphd to get back to ya or one of the other overlordes

In the mean time post the output of

Code:

ls /boot

to see if the new kernel is thare.

**bhamm77** · Sep 01, 2009, 06:50 PM

Re: Dependecy problems & unconfigured packages

Thanks vinnywright. Here is the outcome you suggested....

Code:

ls /boot

Code:

ben@ben-desktop:/etc$ ls /boot
abi-2.6.28-11-generic   config-2.6.28-15-generic   memtest86+.bin        vmcoreinfo-2.6.28-14-generic
abi-2.6.28-13-generic   debian.bmp          System.map-2.6.28-11-generic vmcoreinfo-2.6.28-15-generic
abi-2.6.28-14-generic   grub             System.map-2.6.28-13-generic vmlinuz-2.6.28-11-generic
abi-2.6.28-15-generic   initrd.img-2.6.28-11-generic System.map-2.6.28-14-generic vmlinuz-2.6.28-13-generic
config-2.6.28-11-generic initrd.img-2.6.28-13-generic System.map-2.6.28-15-generic vmlinuz-2.6.28-14-generic
config-2.6.28-13-generic initrd.img-2.6.28-14-generic vmcoreinfo-2.6.28-11-generic vmlinuz-2.6.28-15-generic
config-2.6.28-14-generic initrd.img-2.6.28-15-generic vmcoreinfo-2.6.28-13-generic

**doctordruidphd** · Sep 01, 2009, 06:58 PM

Re: Dependecy problems & unconfigured packages

Definitely DO NOT do the purge! Your new kernel is installed. Now all we need to to is get grub going.

We are making progress here!

First, we need to see if you can in fact boot the new kernel.
Second, then we need to figure out what grub's problem is.

First question: Are you booting from the same partition that your kubuntu system is installed on?

Second, please post your /boot/grub/menu.lst file

**bhamm77** · Sep 01, 2009, 07:15 PM

Re: Dependecy problems & unconfigured packages

dr,

1st
As far as I know I am booting from the same partition as my kernel is installed on. I have windows on my system, but Kubuntu is my primary OS & using grub.

2nd menu.lst

Code:

gfxmenu /boot/grub/message.kde41blue




# menu.lst - See: grub(8), info grub, update-grub(8)
#      grub-install(8), grub-floppy(8),
#      grub-md5-crypt, /usr/share/doc/grub
#      and /usr/share/doc/grub-doc/.

## default num
# Set the default entry to the entry number NUM. Numbering starts from 0, and
# the entry number 0 is the default if the command is not used.
#
# You can specify 'saved' instead of a number. In this case, the default entry
# is the entry saved with the command 'savedefault'.
# WARNING: If you are using dmraid do not use 'savedefault' or your
# array will desync and will not let you boot your system.
default		0

## timeout sec
# Set a timeout, in SEC seconds, before automatically booting the default entry
# (normally the first entry defined).
timeout		10

## hiddenmenu
# Hides the menu by default (press ESC to see the menu)
#hiddenmenu

# Pretty colours
#color cyan/blue white/blue

## password ['--md5'] passwd
# If used in the first section of a menu file, disable all interactive editing
# control (menu entry editor and command-line) and entries protected by the
# command 'lock'
# e.g. password topsecret
## password --md5 $1$gLhU0/$aW78kHK1QfV3P2b2znUoe/
# password topsecret

#
# examples
#
# title		Windows 95/98/NT/2000
# root		(hd0,0)
# makeactive
# chainloader	+1
#
# title		Linux
# root		(hd0,1)
# kernel	/vmlinuz root=/dev/hda2 ro
#

#
# Put static boot stanzas before and/or after AUTOMAGIC KERNEL LIST

### BEGIN AUTOMAGIC KERNELS LIST
## lines between the AUTOMAGIC KERNELS LIST markers will be modified
## by the debian update-grub script except for the default options below

## DO NOT UNCOMMENT THEM, Just edit them to your needs

## ## Start Default Options ##
## default kernel options
## default kernel options for automagic boot options
## If you want special options for specific kernels use kopt_x_y_z
## where x.y.z is kernel version. Minor versions can be omitted.
## e.g. kopt=root=/dev/hda1 ro
##   kopt_2_6_8=root=/dev/hdc1 ro
##   kopt_2_6_8_2_686=root=/dev/hdc2 ro
# kopt=root=UUID=7af78ba6-bb59-448f-9b7d-ff15112af47b ro

## default grub root device
## e.g. groot=(hd0,0)
# groot=7af78ba6-bb59-448f-9b7d-ff15112af47b

## should update-grub create alternative automagic boot options
## e.g. alternative=true
##   alternative=false
# alternative=true

## should update-grub lock alternative automagic boot options
## e.g. lockalternative=true
##   lockalternative=false
# lockalternative=false

## additional options to use with the default boot option, but not with the
## alternatives
## e.g. defoptions=vga=791 resume=/dev/hda5
# defoptions=splash

## should update-grub lock old automagic boot options
## e.g. lockold=false
##   lockold=true
# lockold=false

## Xen hypervisor options to use with the default Xen boot option
# xenhopt=

## Xen Linux kernel options to use with the default Xen boot option
# xenkopt=console=tty0

## altoption boot targets option
## multiple altoptions lines are allowed
## e.g. altoptions=(extra menu suffix) extra boot options
##   altoptions=(recovery) single
# altoptions=(recovery mode) single

## controls how many kernels should be put into the menu.lst
## only counts the first occurence of a kernel, not the
## alternative kernel options
## e.g. howmany=all
##   howmany=7
# howmany=all

## specify if running in Xen domU or have grub detect automatically
## update-grub will ignore non-xen kernels when running in domU and vice versa
## e.g. indomU=detect
##   indomU=true
##   indomU=false
# indomU=detect

## should update-grub create memtest86 boot option
## e.g. memtest86=true
##   memtest86=false
# memtest86=true

## should update-grub adjust the value of the default booted system
## can be true or false
# updatedefaultentry=false

## should update-grub add savedefault to the default options
## can be true or false
# savedefault=false

## ## End Default Options ##

title		Kubuntu 9.04, Jaunty Jackalope
uuid		7af78ba6-bb59-448f-9b7d-ff15112af47b
kernel		/boot/vmlinuz-2.6.28-14-generic root=UUID=7af78ba6-bb59-448f-9b7d-ff15112af47b ro splash 
initrd		/boot/initrd.img-2.6.28-14-generic
quiet

title		Kubuntu 9.04, Jaunty Jackalope (recovery mode)
uuid		7af78ba6-bb59-448f-9b7d-ff15112af47b
kernel		/boot/vmlinuz-2.6.28-14-generic root=UUID=7af78ba6-bb59-448f-9b7d-ff15112af47b ro single
initrd		/boot/initrd.img-2.6.28-14-generic

title		Kubuntu 9.04, memtest86+
uuid		7af78ba6-bb59-448f-9b7d-ff15112af47b
kernel		/boot/memtest86+.bin
quiet

### END DEBIAN AUTOMAGIC KERNELS LIST

# This is a divider, added to separate the menu items below from the Debian
# ones.
title		Other operating systems:
root

# This entry automatically added by the Debian installer for a non-linux OS
# on /dev/sda2
title		Windows XP Media Center Edition
rootnoverify	(hd0,1)
savedefault
makeactive
chainloader	+1


# This entry automatically added by the Debian installer for a non-linux OS
# on /dev/sda1
title		Windows NT/2000/XP
rootnoverify	(hd0,0)
savedefault
makeactive
chainloader	+1

The titles on this menu.lst may look a little different than you're used to. That's because I changed them in order to make my (GFX-boot-theme) look nice

. Other than that, I haven't altered anything else that I know of. Let me know if anything else....

**doctordruidphd** · Sep 01, 2009, 07:32 PM

Re: Dependecy problems & unconfigured packages

OK, one little problem I hadn't noticed before. When you ran the "blkid -L" command, the output didn't list any UUID values for your drives. Yet, your menu.lst files does have UUIDs in it. That may be what grub is choking on.
Try this:

Code:

sudo blkid

and also

Code:

file /lib/udev/vol_id

and post their outputs.

Now, to test your new kernel, you will need to edit your menu.lst file.

After the line that says

### END DEBIAN AUTOMAGIC KERNELS LIST

add the following:

Code:

title      Kubuntu System on /dev/sda4
root      (hd0,3)         
kernel     /vmlinuz root=/dev/sda4 ro
initrd     /initrd.img        
boot                   

title      Kubuntu System on /dev/sda4 (rescue mode) 
root      (hd0,3)                
kernel     /vmlinuz root=/dev/sda4 ro single   
initrd     /initrd.img              
boot

Note that this is the old way (pre-uuid) of doing grub, and it should work. There will be no splash screen -- we need to see if there are any error messages during the boot process. No reason to panic if this doesn't work; you can still boot your old kernel.

**bhamm77** · Sep 01, 2009, 07:43 PM

Re: Dependecy problems & unconfigured packages

The UUID values were missing because I edited them out. Sorry, didn't realize they would be needed. Below is an unedited look at: blkid -L

Code:

ben@ben-desktop:~$ sudo blkid -L
device          fs_type  label    mount point          UUID
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
/dev/sda1         vfat    HP_RECOVERY (not mounted)         4BDC-5AED
/dev/sda2         ntfs    HP_PAVILION /windows           AE48CE1248CDD8EB
/dev/sda4         ext2          /               7af78ba6-bb59-448f-9b7d-ff15112af47b
/dev/sda5         swap          <swap>            e2b69d33-b30e-4a50-b23d-a4f3fb56757b
ben@ben-desktop:~$

now for blkid.....

Code:

ben@ben-desktop:~$ sudo blkid
/dev/sda1: LABEL="HP_RECOVERY" UUID="4BDC-5AED" TYPE="vfat"
/dev/sda2: UUID="AE48CE1248CDD8EB" LABEL="HP_PAVILION" TYPE="ntfs"
/dev/sda4: UUID="7af78ba6-bb59-448f-9b7d-ff15112af47b" TYPE="ext2"
/dev/sda5: TYPE="swap" UUID="e2b69d33-b30e-4a50-b23d-a4f3fb56757b"

Do you still want me to edit in the recommended addition to menu.lst?

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