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I keep on getting the message 'only one process is allowed to run ...' whenever i attempt to install downloaded updates or additional software. I use ubuntu 8.10....
- 02-26-2009 #1Just Joined!
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[SOLVED] Failed updates and software installations
I keep on getting the message 'only one process is allowed to run ...' whenever i attempt to install downloaded updates or additional software. I use ubuntu 8.10.
- 02-27-2009 #2Linux Guru
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Do you have something else opened while it's running? For instance, you can't do an update in terminal when you have synaptic open.
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- 02-27-2009 #3Just Joined!
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The problem is i'm just trying linux for the 1st time and dual booting it with vista, so do not know much of its dos and donts.
- 02-27-2009 #4Linux Newbie
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What program are you using to do the updates? Synaptic or 'Software Updater' from the menus?
I guess I just want to hear how you go about the update.
- 02-27-2009 #5Linux Guru
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Something's probably stuck; apt only allows one instance to access the package manager at any given time. Open a terminal and run
ps -A | grep -i apt
ps -A | grep dpkg
If anything shows up, kill it
kill [pid#] <- the number to the left of ps output
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Thanks to you all, folks. Finally succeeded following all your advices. It is a pleasure being with such a responsive community.
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