Hello, I've been trying to install the libglib1.2-dev package and it recommends libgtk-doc. I already have libglib
Now when I ask the above to be installed, the post-installation script fails with a "could not lock dir for editing" message and my packages are half-configured. If I then try to remove either of the packages, I get the same message that it couldn't lock to the dir and no such dir,etc. I can't just configure the packages since it says that the directory doesn't exist. I've tried using a --force-reinstreq --remove but that has the same fate. I've tried manually editing the /var/lib/dpkg/status file so that the package status is as though the package isn't installed i.e. purge ok not-installed in the status field....however next time I try installing, it has the same fate. I've tried downloading a new libglib1.2-dev package from the web....no effect. I've tried just unpacking the files...this happens ok...however if i try configuring them it says the it can't lock dir for editing. I'm root on my system and I've also tried updatedb after installing or trying to remove etc....have also tried Dselect and then update. I can't use GTK on my system....i really need help ppl....i don't know what to do. Hoping someone will help me. Bye __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/
