How do I fix broken packages?

[Bumpalot]

Using kubuntu 13.04 desktop
How to fix broken packages
Example:
I am trying to compile super-karamba

sudo apt-get install plasma-scriptengine-superkaramba:i386 plasma-scriptengine-superkaramba
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
Some packages could not be installed. This may mean that you have
requested an impossible situation or if you are using the unstable
distribution that some required packages have not yet been created
or been moved out of Incoming.
The following information may help resolve the situation:

The following packages have unmet dependencies:
 plasma-scriptengine-superkaramba : Conflicts: plasma-scriptengine-superkaramba:i386 but 4:4.10.2-0ubuntu1 is to be installed
 plasma-scriptengine-superkaramba:i386 : Depends: kde-runtime:i386 but it is not going to be installed
  Depends: libkde3support4:i386 (>= 4:4.10.2) but it is not going to be installed
  Depends: libkdecore5:i386 (>= 4:4.10.2) but it is not going to be installed
  Depends: libkdeui5:i386 (>= 4:4.10.2) but it is not going to be installed
  Depends: libkio5:i386 (>= 4:4.10.2) but it is not going to be installed
  Depends: libknewstuff2-4:i386 (>= 4:4.10.2) but it is not going to be installed
  Depends: libkrosscore4:i386 (>= 4:4.10.2) but it is not going to be installed
  Depends: libplasma3:i386 (>= 4:4.10.2) but it is not going to be installed
  Depends: libqimageblitz4:i386 (>= 1:0.0.4) but it is not going to be installed
  Conflicts: plasma-scriptengine-superkaramba but 4:4.10.2-0ubuntu1 is to be installed
E: Unable to correct problems, you have held broken packages.

I am at a loss on how to correct this – any suggestions would be appreciated!

[kubicle]

I am trying to compile super-karamba

Umm...Why? :P (The answer to this might actually help to get a better answer for your problem)

You seem to be trying to install conflicting binary (already compiled) packages for 386 and amd64 architectures?

To compile software, you need the source and it's build-depends (build tools and necessary development libraries)

[Bumpalot]

Thanks for your speedy reply!
I am a relative NEW GUY – sorry, but haven't a clue what you are talking about.
All I know is that my computer system is amd64 architecture.
I am using kubuntu amd64 version. On my previous kubuntu 13.04 desktop installation,
super-karamba installed perfectly using the same procedure. Now it isn't.
So in simple terms, can I fix this problem, or not?

[kubicle]

Right, so you're not trying compile but to install?

Try:

sudo apt-get install plasma-scriptengine-superkaramba

[Bumpalot]

bumpy@Bumpyputer:~$ sudo apt-get install plasma-scriptengine-superkaramba
[sudo] password for bumpy: 
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree       
Reading state information... Done
plasma-scriptengine-superkaramba is already the newest version.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
bumpy@Bumpyputer:~$

So how do I find it?

[kubicle]

So how do I find it?

You could just run "superkaramba", but in KDE4 you don't need to run it directly...you can use superkaramba widgets straight in plasma:
Right-click on desktop > unlock widgets (if locked)>Right-click on desktop > add widgets > Click get new widgets in the widget selector > install local widget > Choose Superkaramba widget > find the superkaramba widget file you want > install.

After installation the superkaramba widget should be available from the add widget selector just like native plasma widgets (although you may need to restart plasma for it to become available)

[Rog131]

Karamba

K-Menu > Applications > Utilities > Desktop Widgets (SuperKaramba)




Earlier:

- http://www.kubuntuforums.net/showthr...l=1#post321453
- http://www.kubuntuforums.net/showthr...t-Superkaramba

[kubicle]

I'd still run the superkaramba widgets through plasma rather than standalone superkaramba (the app)...that way you don't need to have superkaramba running to show the widgets and the widgets integrate better with the plasma-desktop (like respecting the widget lock/unlock setting)

[Bumpalot]

Thanks for the help. Am not messing with this anymore. Closing this thread.

[Bumpalot]

I have totally reinstalled kubuntu 12.10, updated to 13.04 & am not in the mood to mess with this anymore - the Walking Cat is toast!!
Thanks for all your help guys!

[Bumpalot]

Thanks for your help guys! I have reinstalled kubuntu 13.04 & decided to not mess with this anymore - the Walking Cat (superkaramba) is toast for me.