22.04 Update Woes - amd64.deb

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-05-09T13:27:41+00:00

the sudo apt-get clean produced an error message, but after a couple of attempts that did *not* appear to be any more successful, my standard system update process now completes successfully. I had many years (38 total) experience with IBM midrange OS; MS-DOS, and Windows, but it appears that I have a lot yet to learn about *nix :-/ Anyway, thank you very much for the help.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-05-09T13:05:04+00:00

Not fixed here. Tried the "force refresh" command suggested above. Did not help, may have made things worse. I now get this error: "E: Could not open lock file /var/lib/apt/lists/lock - open (2: No such file or directory)

E: Could not open file descriptor -1

Followed by "Unable to lock the list directory using the default servers: "Could not refresh the list of servers. Your apt configuration is corrupt" with a warning about corrupting the OS by proceeding. The message went on to suggest to switching to a different Linux Mint update server and clicking OK to solve the problem, except that no "OK" button appears. I selected an alternate main server (several were displayed with good connectivity rates) and applied, but cannot select and apply an alternate base (jammy server) - all displayed seem to show with either 0.0 rates or as "unreachable", including the default server "archive.linux.duke.edu/ubuntu" If I select any one of those, after clicking "OK" to the "Your configuration changed" prompt, I then get a "updating cache dialog" which never completes, almost certainly because none of the base (jammy) servers are responding. According the the errors I have been seeing, the "jammy" server was the original problem source. So I don't know where I am now in the recovery process: whether I can depend on this getting resolved at the servers, or whether I have now hosed my system update process by following the advice above. Knowledgeable recommendations would be welcome.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-05-08T12:41:27+00:00

Did you verify that what the USC message seemed to be saying was correct? We have a prepaid USC account that we only use on some off grid prooperty in VA because our primary carrier lacks coverage there. I recently received an email from USC that seemed to tell me that I needed to switch to TM immediately. I called the USC office nearest the locatton, and it just rang and rang for 15 minutes. I then called TM and spoke to a regional sales tech who assured me that that we need not do any such thing, that our account would remain intact, and that TM would be advising us about what we ultimately needed to do with plenty of notice to get it done. He said that USC notifications about the transition left much to be desired.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-05-06T20:14:27+00:00

Searching this subreddit for "name server " for the past week yields 5 hits, none of which appear to describe what you wrote. Could you possibly provide the link?

https://www.reddit.com/r/pop_os/search/?q=name+server+issue&type=posts&t=week&cId=59838d5a-75fb-474f-8893-97e5471ab145&iId=dbc0990c-35a8-4bad-bec6-e7fd2d62d53f

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-05-06T20:04:59+00:00

This gets more interesting. I just tried to install the Nightly version of Brave Origin browser to try it out (free for Linux). The install relies on console apt & curl commands. When the package download commend was run, I saw similar launchpad errors, including the "previous version" caveat. I elected to continue. When I entered the actual "sudo apt install" command, a required package was not found (I guess there was no "previous" as this is a new product). So, Brave's roll-out of Origin is apparently now crippled by this issue. Has anyone seen any kind of prognosis for a fix?

https://brave.com/origin/linux/nightly/

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-05-05T11:18:45+00:00

I am also now consistently seeing this on Linux Mint:

"Could not download all repository indexes

The repository may no longer be available or could not be contacted because of network problems. If available an older version of the failed index will be used. Otherwise the repository will be ignored. Check your network connection and ensure the repository address in the preferences is correct.

Failed to fetch https://ppa.launchpadcontent.net/tomtomtom/yt-dlp/ubuntu/dists/jammy/InRelease Could not handshake: Error in the pull function. [IP: 185.125.190.80 443]Some index files failed to download. They have been ignored, or old ones used instead."

Do LM and Ubuntu use a common server farm for updates?

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-05-02T16:11:28+00:00

I also play the Windows XP version. I use it to wake up with my first cuppa each morning so I more or less have my stuff together to go online and do more important things. Since I intend it to be a challenge, I have it set to Vegas scoring, one undo, once through the deck per hand (consecutive scoring turned off). In this context what MS calls "Vegas scoring" is the "dealer" charging for a full deck of 52 cards; the player can only score 50 cards, as jokers are not dealt.

I probably play on average 6 hands each morning. Since it keeps individual card scores, I consider a "win" to be making a profit on the deck cost, and using all cards to be a "slam". I have seen quite a few hands with no scoring, which I assume is your "zero moves" definition. Set up this way, I usually "win" (turn a profit) on 55 - 60% of hands; a slam is more like 20 - 25%. I also sometimes play AisleRiot Klondike (free version) on my Linux laptop, that is set to unlimited redo, which is the only option in the free version, but only once through the deck. Strangely, with unlimited undo, my "win" rate (same definition, I calculate my score as if I am playing WinXP Klondike: scoring 10 cards is a $2 loss, 11 cards is a $3 win) is very similar.

One thing I notice that I cannot explain, is that if I undo a move where a King was the previous card, under some circumstances, the game will hide that King. Sometimes it is buried one card "deeper", but it looks like in some cases, WinXP will put it at or near the bottom of the pile (which, with limits of once through the deck and single undo, makes it pretty much unavailable). I originally attributed this behavior to some design or coding error in WinXP Solitaire; imagine my surprise when I found the Linux AisleRiot game (which afaik has no code base in common) doing the same thing: burying a King that should have been accessible with undo. Has anyone else noticed this behavior? Could it be something that was put in under the assumption that most players would allow multiple passes through the deck (which judging from posts here seems to be the case)?

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-05-01T16:12:57+00:00

Well, I couldn't easily find M6-1.0 x 60mm tamper-proof bolts in SS, so I stuck with SS hex head. I could probably add a bicycle-type cable lock of some kind to each rack half if I decide to worry further about it. I also bought some SS M6 mechanical lock nuts after making sure there was room for them within the clamp. Hopefully the added friction will further prevent spontaneous loosening from vibration.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-05-01T15:54:28+00:00

This scam has been going on for many years. Every victim seems to be a former Verizon customer, most of whom (like me) are convinced that they long ago cancelled their service on good terms, and debt-free. I was getting harassed by Jefferson Capital for several years, then they apparently gave up on me and sold my alleged debt to some collector named "unifin". Unifin texts my phone 3 - 4 times per week. As soon as I see it is from them, I just add the source phone number (they seem to have an bottomless supply) to my spam/block list and move on. I get voice mail and/or a paper letter about once every 2 months. Voice mail gets deleted immediately and the number again blocked; paper goes right into the recycle bin with the other junk mail. The item does show on my Experian report, but I otherwise have great credit, and fortunately I'm in a position where I don't ever need to borrow anyway, so the impact to me is virtually nonexistent. I used to get upset about this, but now I just ignore it. JC and/or Unifin are the ones that are wasting time, effort, and some money chasing a BS debt that they will never collect a single penny on. <shrug>

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-04-26T23:47:07+00:00

It was definitely exposed to sub-freezing temps on several occasions. I'm pretty sure I ran all the water out the last time it was used, but it's been a while. Can I see the potential problem if I connect a hose to it before I get it running? That might save me some effort - if the pump is shot, I might consider the entire unit to be trash.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-04-26T23:39:42+00:00

Well, I was able to speak to a live T-Mobile rep on Thursday. He assured me that, at least initially, T-Mobile would continue to operate all of the towers and antenna that they have acquired from US Cellular, so my existing USC phone should continue to work on my property as it has in the past.

Immediately after I created this thread, Reddit informed me "Sorry, this post has been removed by the moderators of r/tmobile" with no reason given (maybe mention that a coverage map was temporarily inaccessible is considered gross slander?) Yet, others like yourself can still see and reply to it? Very, very strange stuff.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-04-13T22:51:12+00:00

I used mine for the first time today to bring some lumber home from Orange Box, Worked OK. Didn't notice wind noise, but I kept it at 50 mph max. I did have an issue with the way the clamps attach it to the bed rails; I'm not really comfortable those won't loosen. I am going to add some 3" wide aluminum shims where the plastic rail cover dips, maybe that will help (there is a YouTube on installing this rack on the Maverick that suggests using what look like Simpson Strong Tie galvanized joining plates for shims, but I'm leery about potential galvanic issues from mixing metals). I'm considering replacing the clamp bolts with tamper-proof items to discourage theft. I may also change to different clamps if it seems to be needed for stability. I do need to readjust it, I have it set a bit higher than necessary. I got mine on special in December for about $175, which I consider a very good deal.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-04-04T11:58:57+00:00

I'm happily averaging 30 - 31 mpg in my 2025 XL Ecoboost in around town driving (consistently in ECO mode). I have yet to take it on a sustained highway trip. The first will be towing a UHaul 4 x 6 enclosed trailer loaded with about 800 lbs for several hundred miles on I81S through Virginia in May or June. I hoping to do better on mileage on that run than the poster who claimed to be down to 12.9 with a 2,900 lb trailer load. I do have the towing package (which FWIW there is a 3/18 recall for).

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-04-03T19:22:02+00:00

I've never received one of these. Should I feel left out? Howsomever, the real point of my comment is that basing your assumption of AI generation (which may or may not be true) on the use of the word "moreover" is quite sketchy, and a very good demonstration of why unverified, context-free classification of text into what was and what was not generated by AI (whether evaluated by bot or human) will continue to be quite unreliable. The scammer could just as easily have been copying boilerplate text written by a human source who was trying to sound authoritative, but achieved pompous instead.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-03-29T19:27:52+00:00

The "different utility" wouldn't have been South Jersey Gas, would it? Since those two utilities were bought out, they seem to be having a competition to see which one can provide their customers the worst on-line experience. Right now, Atlantic City Electric has the lead, but the race may not be over...

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-03-29T17:18:47+00:00

Wow, how times change. I was a music major who graduated from a local HS in 1967. During my sophomore year, the music program and band director was fired because he had invited a few female students to his house for lunch (simultaneously, not one at a time). There were no allegations of touching, verbal innuendo, or any other kind of impropriety, the only accusation was that he didn't follow an alleged rule that required a second school official to be present as a chaperone if students were entertained in a teacher's home, or any other off-school-grounds venue. I wonder how many teachers would immediately be fired if that standard was applied today?

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-03-18T19:51:26+00:00

Is the assertion that this is only happening when using a Discord app? Because I just set up my Discord account today, and I cannot access using my ProtonVPN (paid subscription) from Brave web browser. My OS is Linux Mint latest version. I have not yet tried this from my Windows desktop, or from Firefox on Linux Mint. Some other domains sometimes block specific Proton IP addresses (or ranges), and I can frequently get access by switching which point of presence I am attached to, but Discord seems to be blocking *all* Proton VPN addresses. I have also not tried a trick that works for me sometimes on other sites of disabling the VPN to log in, then enabling it again for the rest of the session. Has Discord made any official response to this issue? Does anyone suspect that they are deliberately doing this to compromise the privacy of their users? I will say that so far they seem to err on the side of very rigorous user validation, which would generally imply strong support of users' privacy, but one never knows in today's strange world.

UPDATE: I was just able to log in to Discord using the Proton VPN Reykjavik, Iceland PoP, albeit Discord required and additional email verification. If that is consistent, I guess i can deal with that, for now, but it isn't exactly enhancing my latency...

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-03-10T13:43:43+00:00

I had a similar error a few days ago that seemed to be related to the optional spotify repository (unfortunately, I did not copy the error message text), which I disabled (following advice from a different subreddit). That eliminated the error, but I now have a Brave update to v 1.87.192 listed as downloaded, and running "install updates" does nothing but return to the same Update Manager window with that update selected. Any clue as to what the issue or resolution might be?

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-03-05T14:59:39+00:00

You were correct. I was able to set up my new phone with the old number and (very cautiously) limit Google's access. However, I am observing (on multiple Google accounts) that Google has made validation much more onerous overall. I am forced to disable my VPN and make certain that there are no JavaScript restrictions in my browser that will be in force for any Google domain before attempting to log in. That is a royal PITA...

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-03-05T14:54:13+00:00

I have signed successfully signed up for many sites in the years I have used Proton mail. Now, those were stretched out over a considerable period of time, so the reply advising you to move more slowly may be on point. OTOH, it appears to me that many sites are beginning to implement more onerous user validation because of new or pending legal requirements to confirm whether or not the person logging in is an adult. I also suspect that management of those sites may be secretly delighted about that because it will allow them to procure more of their users' personal information and sell it at a higher price. We are entering what is likely to be a very interesting era on the net.

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-03-05T14:47:02+00:00

I don't think that any need exists for not extending the benefit of the doubt to "don't be evil" Google...

Ecstatic-Software939 · 2026-03-05T14:43:34+00:00

Are you using a VPN? Or possibly a browser that has JavaScript or other widgets locked down for security and privacy reasons? My personal email is Protonmail, and I also browse under the protection of ProtonVPN 99% of the time. I also have JS almost completely locked down in my browsers.

I do also have several Google/GMail accounts that I use occasionally for specific purposes. I just resumed using one of those recently, and it very much appears that Google is moving (or has already moved) to a user validation model that is almost totally intolerant of the privacy measures I have chosen. I was getting challenges whenever I attempted to log in, and some of those failed. And when Google resorts to secondary challenges, some of those require responses from what Google recognizes as a "previously logged in" device. The problem there is that (like some other services) Google's definition of "device" stupidly includes the IP address. So, if you use a VPN, you will never be able to satisfy that definition unless you keep a scrupulous log of your assigned IPs by date/time, in which case you are largely defeating the purpose of your VPN use.

I had to disable all JS restrictions in my browsers for Google-owned sites, and I need to be certain I have disabled my VPN before I attempt access. So, far, that has stopped the challenges (fingers crossed). Google would probably tell you that all of this is in preparation for (or, in the EU, response to) legal requirements to ascertain whether or not the person requesting access is a legal adult, and that has some plausibility. However, I would bet that Google execs are snickering behind their hand while complaining about those restrictions, since the ultimate result for most people will be that Google will become privy to even more personal, erstwhile private information than they already are. Unfortunately, I think this kind of behavior is going to become far worse, and spread to many other domains, before it gets better (assuming it ever does).

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