Linux Add/Remove Applications software is waiting for other tasks?
ok so im using the the GDebi package installer and i try to add new apps and an error occurs and it says "is waiting for other tasks" any idea what im suppose to do? Another problem i’ve been having is it wont update it comes u with an error message that says this:
E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run ‘sudo dpkg –configure -a’ to correct the problem.
E: _cache->open() failed, please report.
does anyone know how i fix these things?
also when i try the configure manually through the terminal i type it in then it asks for the password and the keyboard locks up and i cant type anything..
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open the terminal and type
sudo dpkg –configure -a
When it asks for a password you have to type it in and press enter. You will not see any response from the keyboard on the monitor whne you enter your password. It is a security feature.
You might have better luckusing synaptic to install apps.
Good luck