[...] > > odd, no way to remove something if the control file is damaged. > Perhaps try wget .../sysadmin-guide_0.7-2_all.deb > and variations of > dpkg -i sysadmin-guide_0.7-2_all.deb > which other readers of this list might mention... >
I managed to work this one out, not sure exactly but essentially did a 'locate sysadmin-guide', rm'g anything associated with the package. Then a 'dpkg --purge --force-all sysadmin-guide', and all was joyful. Thanks much, -- Mark -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]