Layman Linux

Ubuntu 9.10 a.k.a Karmic Koala seems to have a bug which prevents user from installing software packages on their system. No matter from where you try – via console, via double clicking the .deb file or via Ubuntu Software Center the applications simply refuse to get installed. Every time you go ahead to installing software you are given the following error message.

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Package Operation Failed
The installation or removal of a software package failed.

Details:
E:I wasn’t able to locate file for the adobe-flashplugin package. This might mean you need to manually fix this package.

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To rectify this error, simply enter the following commands under a console & now you should be able to install any software packages normally under Ubuntu 9.10.

sudo rm /var/lib/dpkg/info/adobe-flashplugin.prerm

sudo dpkg-reconfigure adobe-flashplugin –force

sudo dpkg –purge –force-all adobe-flashplugin

sudo apt-get install flashplugin-nonfree

The wait is over for Ubuntu fans. Canonical has released Ubuntu 9.10 a.k.a Karmic Koala. Head over to the website to download it.

Ubuntu 9.10 brings in massive improvements which include a faster bootup, better software management, cloud computing etc. For complete list of new features incorporated under Ubuntu 9.10 refer this. I have already begun downloading this new release. Have you?

As Ubuntu 9.10 gets ready for launch, the news from Beta labs is a good one. Filled with positive reviews, this new version of Ubuntu seems to take Linux desktop to a new level. Let’s see what Ubuntu 9.10 codenamed Karmic Koala has to offer.

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Ubuntu is a good distro to start your linux journey. It is also the most user friendly distro & also the highly recommended one on forums for anyone who is new to the world of Linux. In this guide, I will explain how to install Ubuntu on your machine. I will be installing Ubuntu 9.04 via the Live CD. The steps underlined here in this guide remain similar even if you need to install a different version of Ubuntu.

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