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July 04, 2010, 11:37:42 pm »
can anyone help me
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i get the error "SystemError: Failed to lock /var/cache/apt/archives/lock" when i try to install or "Activate" the driver for Nvidia Graphics
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July 05, 2010, 12:02:43 am »
Have you got Synaptic open... if so close it, and try again
Only one program can call on apt at any one time, that includes the Hardware Drivers application, apt-get, synaptic, or the update manager, and probably the Software Center/Manager.
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July 05, 2010, 12:12:47 am »
i see. so there isnt anything wrong then?
ubuntu is updating itself just now.. is that why?
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Nope nothing wrong, when updates are finished, try again
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