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getting bug when trying to open adept. i open console and got another error dan@ubuntu:~$ sudo apt-get clean all dan@ubuntu:~$ sudo apt-get update E: Type '/home/dan/Desktop' is not known on ...
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    need help getting bug when trying to open adept

    getting bug when trying to open adept.

    i open console and got another error

    dan@ubuntu:~$ sudo apt-get clean all
    dan@ubuntu:~$ sudo apt-get update
    E: Type '/home/dan/Desktop' is not known on line 61 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list

    so i tried to open Sources.list and it says i dont have permission i also open it in dolphin and it wont let me save sources.list with line 61 deleted. what do i do?

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    [Alt + F2]

    in the run box: gksu gedit /etc/apt/sources.list

    Enter your password when it asks.

    After, gedit should let you save.

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    sorry i forgot to mention i was running kubuntu and dont have gksu installed.

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    nevermind i got it i opened it with kate from the console using the sudo comand

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    Sorry, just got back on. Yes that should work. Is your apt / adept working now?

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