errors while trying to install

[dw5437]

What in the world does all this mean ? Trying to install lame.

Since release 150, udev requires that support for the CONFIG_SYSFS_DEPRECATED
feature is disabled in the running kernel.

Please upgrade your kernel before or while upgrading udev.

AT YOUR OWN RISK, you can force the installation of this version of udev
WHICH DOES NOT WORK WITH YOUR RUNNING KERNEL AND WILL BREAK YOUR SYSTEM
AT THE NEXT REBOOT by creating the /etc/udev/kernel-upgrade file.
There is always a safer way to upgrade, do not try this unless you
understand what you are doing!


dpkg: error processing /var/cache/apt/archives/udev_158-1_i386.deb (--unpack):
subprocess new pre-installation script returned error exit status 1
perl: warning: Setting locale failed.
perl: warning: Please check that your locale settings:
LANGUAGE = (unset),
LC_ALL = (unset),
LANG = "en_US.UTF-8"
are supported and installed on your system.
perl: warning: Falling back to the standard locale ("C").
perl: warning: Setting locale failed.
perl: warning: Please check that your locale settings:
LANGUAGE = (unset),
LC_ALL = (unset),
LANG = "en_US.UTF-8"
are supported and installed on your system.
perl: warning: Falling back to the standard locale ("C").
Errors were encountered while processing:
/var/cache/apt/archives/udev_158-1_i386.deb
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)
debian:/home/dw5437# apt-get install lame
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
You might want to run `apt-get -f install' to correct these:
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
libpango1.0-0: Depends: libcairo2 (>= 1.8.10-3) but 1.6.4-7 is to be installed
libudev0: Depends: udev (= 158-1) but 0.125-7+lenny3 is to be installed
E: Unmet dependencies. Try 'apt-get -f install' with no packages (or specify a solution).

Any help appreciated.

[dw5437]

Well now I cannot open a terminal or the update manager. Using 686 version with Dell Inspiron Quad Cpu at 2.50 GHz.

[AnInkedSoul]

looks like you have tried upgrading the system and b0rk3d it

[dw5437]

Nope, didn't even try to upgrade. I installed brasero when I got the original error and then tried to down load lame from the command line when I got the same message again. Now I cannot access Synaptic and then the machine went to sleep and wouldn't wake up. I done a ctl+alt+del with no result and then Ctl+alt+backspace with no result. So I powered down and it refused to boot. Then I tried to reinstall with no boot result which is now why I am posting on Ubuntu which installed fine.

[AnInkedSoul]

cool....so problem solved I assume

[craigevil]

as root do

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touch /etc/udev/kernel-upgrade

is the solution to the udev error.

Or you can do what the all-knowing dpkg bot says:
As of <udev> 150 in squeeze, Linux kernel 2.6.27 or newer is required (i.e. upgrade kernel and udev at the same time).
If udev installation fails and you already have a squeeze kernel installed, then reboot into the new kernel and "aptitude -f install ; aptitude safe-upgrade" to continue. See http://bugs.debian.org/571255

[dw5437]

Okay, thanks for the help. The only problem now is that Debian will not reinstall so I can get to the command line. If I ever get it to install again will try your idea. Many thanks
I really really don't want Ubuntu but that is all that works for now.

[jheaton5]

Okay, thanks for the help. The only problem now is that Debian will not reinstall so I can get to the command line. If I ever get it to install again will try your idea. Many thanks
I really really don't want Ubuntu but that is all that works for now.

Are you saying that the box will not boot from the hard drive, or it will not even boot from the install cd?

[dw5437]

It won't boot from either. I think my Motherboard or Dvd went south on me. I did take a direct hit from lightning on monday. Ubuntu is working flaky also but for now I can get online.

[dw5437]

Thanks craigevil. reinstalled and working fine with your suggestion.