[mythtv-users] Re: apt-get on FC3 still broken?

[Axel Thimm]

On Tue, Aug 02, 2005 at 04:29:28PM -0400, Christopher Holmes wrote:
> That's great, but is there a way to fix a buggered system AFTER you're hosed?
> Rpm & apt don't work now and I don't have yum or smart installed.

What does "rpm don't work" mean?

> I suppose I could compile rpm or apt from sources, but is there an easier way?

Download the fixed atrpms-kickstart, unless your rpm is really broken.

> > After trying a bunch of suggestions from Axel, we found that the
> > following works:
> > 
> > Before the apt-get dist-upgrade, try emptying /etc/apt/preferences, then doing:
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Axel.Thimm at ATrpms.net
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