kubuntu 24.10 install iwconfig

[TheYikes]

I'm back with yet another question. I'm trying to install iwconfig on kubuntu 24.10. Iv'e tried running

sudo apt install wireless-tools

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but i get this error message.

Error: Package 'wireless-tools' has no installation candidate

[jlittle]

iwconfig was deprecated then (I presume) removed. Searches suggest iw is its replacement.

[TheYikes]

Out of interest what does no installation candidate mean??

[Snowhog]

Out of interest what does no installation candidate mean??

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When "apt" returns with "Error: Package 'wireless-tools' has no installation candidate," it means that the package "wireless-tools" is not currently available in any of the repositories your system is configured to access, essentially indicating that the package cannot be found and installed from your current software sources; this could be because the package is outdated, not supported for your system's architecture, or simply not included in the repositories you have enabled.

Key points about this error:

• Missing package:
  The primary reason is that the "wireless-tools" package is not listed in the repositories your system is currently using.

• Outdated repository list:
  You might need to update your package list using sudo apt update to ensure your system is aware of the latest available packages.
• Incorrect repository:
  Check if you need to add a new repository that contains the "wireless-tools" package.
• Architecture mismatch:
  Sometimes, a package may not be available for your specific system architecture.

How to troubleshoot:

• Update package list:
  Run sudo apt update to refresh your package list.

• Check available packages:
  Use apt-cache search wireless-tools to see if the package is listed in any of your repositories.
• Add a new repository:
  If necessary, add a new repository that contains the "wireless-tools" package.
• Verify system architecture:
  Check your system's architecture using dpkg --print-architecture and make sure it matches the package requirements.

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[claydoh]

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Boooooo!

Out of interest what does no installation candidate mean??

It means that the package name provided is not found -- which could also simply mean a user typo, or even something wrong with one's repo configurations in extreme cases.

The term 'candidate" iirc is used because there are 'virtual' packages and others that can be satisfied by a number of different potential physical packages, though this is getting into the weeds.