package cups-bsd 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.5 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration
This bug report was converted into a question: question #707963: package cups-bsd 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.5 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration.
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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cups (Ubuntu) |
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Bug Description
I am attempting to install Zoom onto my laptop. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 20.04
Package: cups-bsd 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.5
ProcVersionSign
Uname: Linux 5.15.0-83-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.20.11-
Architecture: amd64
CasperMD5CheckR
CupsErrorLog:
Date: Sun Sep 17 20:37:58 2023
DpkgHistoryLog:
Start-Date: 2023-09-17 20:37:00
Requested-By: ned_land (1000)
Install: libgcc1:amd64 (1:10.5.
Upgrade: libwebp6:amd64 (0.6.1-
DuplicateSignature:
package:
Setting up cups (2.3.1-9ubuntu1.5) ...
Updating PPD files for cups ...
dpkg: error processing package cups-bsd (--configure):
package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should
ErrorMessage: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration
InstallationDate: Installed on 2020-09-07 (1105 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS "Focal Fossa" - Release amd64 (20200731)
Lpstat: device for HP_OfficeJet_
MachineType: LENOVO 80XS
Papersize: letter
PpdFiles: HP_OfficeJet_
ProcCmdline: BOOT_IMAGE=
ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=
Python3Details: /usr/bin/python3.8, Python 3.8.10, python3-minimal, 3.8.2-0ubuntu2
PythonDetails: N/A
RelatedPackageV
dpkg 1.19.7ubuntu3.2
apt 2.0.9
SourcePackage: cups
Title: package cups-bsd 2.3.1-9ubuntu1.5 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
dmi.bios.date: 07/13/2017
dmi.bios.release: 1.18
dmi.bios.vendor: LENOVO
dmi.bios.version: 5QCN18WW
dmi.board.
dmi.board.name: LNVNB161216
dmi.board.vendor: LENOVO
dmi.board.version: SDK0J40700WIN
dmi.chassis.
dmi.chassis.type: 10
dmi.chassis.vendor: LENOVO
dmi.chassis.
dmi.ec.
dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnLENOVO:
dmi.product.family: ideapad 320-15ABR
dmi.product.name: 80XS
dmi.product.sku: LENOVO_
dmi.product.
dmi.sys.vendor: LENOVO
tags: | removed: need-duplicate-check |
Thank you for taking the time to report this bug and helping to make Ubuntu better.
Bug reporting is about finding & fixing problems thus preventing future users from hitting the same bug.
I suspect a support site would be more appropriate, eg. https:/ /answers. launchpad. net/ubuntu. You can also find help with your problem in the support forum of your local Ubuntu community http:// loco.ubuntu. com/ or asking at https:/ /askubuntu. com or https:/ /ubuntuforums. org, or for more support options please look at https:/ /discourse. ubuntu. com/t/community -support/ 709.
As such, this bug has been closed and turned into a question.