The files were present, so I have removed and re-installed ntp and it works now. Thank you for your help, the problem has been fixed easily I should have to try this before posting.
** Changed in: ntp (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Fix Released -- package ntp 1:4.2.4p8 dfsg-1ubuntu2 failed to install/upgrade: le sous-processus script post-installation installé a retourné une erreur de sortie d'état 1 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/677790 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs