Failed to install .udeb package on Ubuntu Server 18
Failed to install .udeb package on Ubuntu Server 18
You're trying to install the wpasupplicant package for Wi-Fi configuration, but you lack internet access. You need to download the files manually, transfer them to your server, and then use dpkg -i to install them. Additionally, you're encountering an issue with busybox-udeb during installation, specifically trying to overwrite /bin/cat, which is also used in package coreutils. This error suggests a compatibility problem. You might want to check if the package supports a simpler setup or consider alternative methods for installing it without relying on busybox-udeb.
The issue arises from dependency conflicts. This typically occurs when installing packages manually, as you need to manage dependencies yourself. The linked resources suggest creating a list of required dependencies, downloading them from another machine, and installing them on the original system. I haven’t tried these methods, but they might resolve your problem. Also, installing busybox isn’t recommended unless you’re using a stripped-down setup. The conflict stems from replacing a core binary with one from busybox. You can find more guidance here: https://askubuntu.com/questions/503397/h...ine-server
it didn’t work initially, but I successfully installed it. I chose the .deb format instead of .udeb and downloaded all the required files myself. I’m now attempting to link it to a Wi-Fi network.
As you mentioned, I don’t believe BusyBox was the right package for installation. From what I see, WPA-SUPPLICANT relies mainly on libnl and a few optional libraries—none of which are part of BusyBox.
First, you should remove busybox. It’s likely you’ll also need to replace any missing parts that caused the issue. You might want to try reinstalling coreutils since it was referenced in your original error. I’m not sure what else busybox could have substituted for, but if you’re not keen on keeping your current setup, it’s probably simplest to start fresh.