08-26-2014, 02:55 AM
jwwin,
Every once in a while during updates to the system, one or more configuration files might be part of the update. That screenshot shows the question that pops up when that happens. It's asking if you want to use the new config file or if you'd prefer to keep the one that is already on your system. Whenever you are asked that for config files, always answer "NO" -- you don't want the new one; you want to keep the one that is already on your system. So, just type "n" for "no" and hit <Enter> to continue. If another one pops up asking the same thing, hit "n" again and <Enter>.
If you already answered it and picked something other than "No", post back and let us know. We can change the one or two files back to their original state so you don't end up having problems caused by the change.
Once that is all done, your ability to install things should be fixed. (Even if you picked wrong answer on the config file question, you should be able to install heimdall after running and completing that sudo dpkg --configure -a. You don't need to wait for us to fix the config files before installing your software.)
Every once in a while during updates to the system, one or more configuration files might be part of the update. That screenshot shows the question that pops up when that happens. It's asking if you want to use the new config file or if you'd prefer to keep the one that is already on your system. Whenever you are asked that for config files, always answer "NO" -- you don't want the new one; you want to keep the one that is already on your system. So, just type "n" for "no" and hit <Enter> to continue. If another one pops up asking the same thing, hit "n" again and <Enter>.
If you already answered it and picked something other than "No", post back and let us know. We can change the one or two files back to their original state so you don't end up having problems caused by the change.
Once that is all done, your ability to install things should be fixed. (Even if you picked wrong answer on the config file question, you should be able to install heimdall after running and completing that sudo dpkg --configure -a. You don't need to wait for us to fix the config files before installing your software.)
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