stuck loading cache

[drumkitcat]

Hi,
I'm running Kubuntu 9.10 - and I noticed the last couple of times I've used my computer that the icon in the bottom task tray has been stuck at "loading cache" when I put the mouse pointer over it...

A week ago, it would come back quickly saying "you have 12 updates" - but the last few days it never seems to get past "loading cache".

Can someone please help me to fix this ? I'm new to Linux, so please be detailed - and respond like you're talking to a 5 year old. haha

Thanks

[JohanLingen]

Re: stuck loading cache

Can you do a manual upgrade?

start the program Konsole and type (do not include "$", this symbolizes the "command prompt"):

$ sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude upgrade

Please tell us if this outputs an error or (somehow) solves your problem.

[drumkitcat]

Re: stuck loading cache

Thanks for your response!

I was able to do a manual update, but I'll have to check tomorrow to see if the machine can do them automatically - that's a nice feature that I hope is working ok..

I'll post again after that