[maemo-users] can't install software

[From: Jon Dodson]

I am getting a permission denied unable to lock the list directory on it
after a fresh boot.

On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 8:33 AM, Eugene Antimirov <turist at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: "Jon Dodson" <jbdodson at gmail.com>
> > for some strange reason i have been unable to install any software a few
> > days after i flashed the latest n800 new firmware for os2008.
> > trying to install skype and it just hangs.
> > sometimes it says i cant resolve something something about the repo.
> > i can browse, download stuff, etc, everything else works like a charm.
> > just no install of software.  i updated the repo as well.
> > ideas?
> > i am fine with reflashing the OS, in fact i did that however it said it
> > already had the latest so it didnt do anything.
> > can i reinstall the OS again?
>
> I think just before re-flashing your linux again you should do update
> from command line:
>
> Start Internet connection and:
> $ apt-get update
> $ apt-get dist-upgrade
>
> If you have some timeouts or error you will find the exact reason
> there in output. Copy it here in maemo-users if you can't fix it.
>
> --
> Sincerely,
> Eugene
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-- 
Regards,

Jon Dodson
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