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update-manager package

update Manager does not open

Asked by rougue trader

E: malformed line 54 in source list/etc/apt/sources.list ( dist parse)
E: sources cannot be read.
Go to the repositary list dialogue to correct the problem.
E: cache-> open() failed
please report

This is the error message i get when trying to open update manager. there is now a NO ENTRY sign on my browser tool bar, if you click on this. the above error message is shown, I have the latest upgrade in ubuntu ( is this jaunty) ? do for give me I am new to this although used ubuntu for quite a while .

So the update manager will not work untill this problem is solved.

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Best Vadas Norbert (aldaan) said : 		#1

Hello,

It seems you have added a wrong line to sources.list, and update manager cannot read it. Try deleting that line, or use syístem - administration - software sources and uncheck every third-party repository. Hope that helps.

aldaan

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rougue trader (longbow3579) said : 		#2

Hi
I have just done done as you suggested, and it all works fine!!!!!
Thank you so much I am very greatfull for your help and assistance.

Daniel

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rougue trader (longbow3579) said : 		#3

Thanks Vadas Norbert, that solved my question.