package python-opengl 3.0.1~b2-1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

this issue occurred when performing a fail apt-get autoremove as advised during a failed installation of freecad from the ppa.

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04
Package: python-opengl 3.0.1~b2-1
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.2.0-32.51-generic-pae 3.2.30
Uname: Linux 3.2.0-32-generic-pae i686
ApportVersion: 2.0.1-0ubuntu14
Architecture: i386
Date: Mon Oct 22 11:19:43 2012
ErrorMessage: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 9.10 "Karmic Koala" - Release i386 (20091028.5)
PackageArchitecture: all
SourcePackage: pyopengl
Title: package python-opengl 3.0.1~b2-1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1
UpgradeStatus: Upgraded to precise on 2012-07-09 (105 days ago)