On 21 Mar 2004, Anthony Campbell wrote: > For some time there have been errors processing procps. Using aptitude I'm getting: > -------------------------- > (Reading database ... 82789 files and directories currently installed.) > Preparing to replace procps 1:3.1.14-1 (using .../procps_1%3a3.2.0-1_i386.deb) ... > Unpacking replacement procps ... > dpkg: error processing /var/cache/apt/archives/procps_1%3a3.2.0-1_i386.deb > (--unpack): > unable to make backup link of `./bin/ps' before installing new version: Operation > not permitted > dpkg-deb: subprocess paste killed by signal (Broken pipe) > Setting kernel variables.net.ipv4.tcp_ecn = 0 > > Errors were encountered while processing: > /var/cache/apt/archives/procps_1%3a3.2.0-1_i386.deb > E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1) > Ack! Something bad happened while installing packages. Trying to recover: > Press return to continue. > ------------------------------- > > Anyone know what is happening here? This on testing, kernel 2.4.24. >
Using lsattr I finally discovered that the "i" attribute had been set on /bin/ps. I've no idea how this happened but removing it with chattr -i made everything work again. AC -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] || http://www.acampbell.org.uk using Linux GNU/Debian || for book reviews, electronic Windows-free zone || books and skeptical articles -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
