Error during Linux installation. Please check your system requirements and network connection.

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Zsrvitor
Junior Member

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10-04-2016, 01:57 AM

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I encounter this problem repeatedly whenever I attempt an upgrade or update, as it consistently fails and blocks progress. I haven’t managed to install or update Ubuntu or Plex recently, and the same issue prevents me from installing new software. The error message indicates a failure in the package installation process, specifically mentioning an unexpected exit status and missing files. I’m struggling to resolve this and have searched for guidance but found limited support. Appreciate any advice or suggestions you can offer.

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JadenWall
Junior Member

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10-24-2016, 06:39 AM

#2

I'm checking the Ubuntu version you're running. If I look up the issue, I only see old bug reports from several years ago. It appears the package directory is missing.

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KnightKing51
Member

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10-26-2016, 02:55 AM

#3

You're encountering an issue with Ubuntu 19.10 where no LSB modules are available. The system indicates the distributor ID is Ubuntu, and the release details confirm it's version 19.10 with codename eoan.

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KlayDog1
Senior Member

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10-28-2016, 01:28 AM

#4

First removing emacs and then attempting to use it again.

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BlowinSwisherz
Junior Member

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11-03-2016, 03:23 AM

#5

Executed apt-get remove to delete emacs emacs23 emacs24. Error occurred because emacs23 is missing, so it wasn't removed. Package emacs24 also not found, thus not removed. Further issues arose during installation. New packages will be added: emacsen-common. Updates applied: emacsen-common 1 upgraded. No new installations or removals. 102 files were processed. Disk space will be freed by 75.8 kB. Continue? [Y/n] Yes (Reading database ... 378171 files and directories currently installed.) Preparing to unpack .../emacsen-common_3.0.4_all.deb ... changing directory to /var/lib/emacsen-common/state/flavor/installed: No such file or directory at /usr/lib/emacsen-common/lib.pl line 27. dpkg: warning: old emacsen-common package pre-removal script subprocess returned error exit status 2 dpkg: trying script from the new package instead ... changing directory to /var/lib/emacsen-common/state/flavor/installed: No such file or directory at /usr/lib/emacsen-common/lib.pl line 27. dpkg: error processing archive /var/cache/apt/archives/emacsen-common_3.0.4_all.deb (--unpack): new emacsen-common package pre-removal script subprocess returned error exit status 2 cleaning up failed due to missing package.)

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Raidex20
Posting Freak

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11-03-2016, 04:34 PM

#6

It seems there might be remnants from a faulty Emacs installation or a previous dependency. Uninstalling "emacsen" could trigger similar issues.

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iHashASF
Member

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11-03-2016, 11:30 PM

#7

Yup executing sudo apt-get remove emacsen is proceeding. Outputs indicate package lists were fetched successfully. Dependency tree built without issues. Virtual packages like 'emacsen' cannot be deleted. Required packages were installed automatically and are now removed. The following will be reinstalled: emacsen-common. Updates applied to emacsen-common 1 time, no new files added, none removed. Disk space will be freed by approximately 75.8 kB. You're asked if you want to continue. [Y/n]

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hugo0205
Junior Member

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11-04-2016, 01:05 AM

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It seems unlikely to cause harm; it should either function correctly or produce the expected errors. If it fails, it likely means you need to completely clear its remnants or start fresh by reinstalling.

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DJ_PvPz
Member

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11-04-2016, 06:37 AM

#9

Alright, let's give it a shot right here.

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Asaseufy
Member

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11-10-2016, 08:41 PM

#10

I encountered the same issue during an upgrade of Ubuntu while trying to clean packages with sudo apt autoremove. The error appeared on line 27 of /usr/lib/emacsen-common/lib.pl, stating a file wasn't found. A warning about the old package script returning an error was also displayed. Creating an empty directory resolved the problem and allowed normal installation commands to function.