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captncript

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Registered: 2008-11-26

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[SOLVED]not found in sync db

I was instructed that if I typed pacman -S firefox it would install firefox but instead I get not found in sync db anybody know why and or how to fix it

Last edited by captncript (2008-11-27 00:58:15)

Allan

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From: Brisbane, AU

Registered: 2007-06-09

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Re: [SOLVED]not found in sync db

Have you done a "pacman -Sy" to update your pacman database.  In fact, a complete update would be good (pacman -Syu).

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captncript

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Re: [SOLVED]not found in sync db

I am relatively new to linux I do have ubuntu but I haven't really gotten into using it.  I went through the installation through the grub loader.  I also tried to begin to install a gui for arch but nothing seems to be working pacman turns to me and says not found in sync db.  I don't even know what that means.  I'm assuming i'm missing the files to do that.  I have all the files from the packages that can be found while doing /arch/setup.  The beginners guide and installation guide on the arch system are failing to let me read them and I did change the chmod setting temporarily to let me through and exec but it still won't.

captncript

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Re: [SOLVED]not found in sync db

pacman -Syu fails when I attempt it

captncript

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Re: [SOLVED]not found in sync db

I ftp installed the packages and I am installing this using virtual box.

Allan

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From: Brisbane, AU

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Re: [SOLVED]not found in sync db

Do you have any internet access?  Try to ping google.

BTW, there is an edit button for a reason...

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KimTjik

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From: Sweden

Registered: 2007-08-22

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Re: [SOLVED]not found in sync db

I ftp installed the packages and I am installing this using virtual box.

I'm totally lost here. From where and to where are you installing Arch?

captncript

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Re: [SOLVED]not found in sync db

it states unknown host google and i'm installing from the arch linux site a friend of mine a proficient linux user sent me the link i'm installing into a harddrive in virtual box
I believe i'll try and work on getting a connection then and work from there thanks for your help.

Last edited by captncript (2008-11-26 21:52:31)

Allan

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From: Brisbane, AU

Registered: 2007-06-09

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Re: [SOLVED]not found in sync db

The beginners guide and other wiki pages should help you get you network set up.  Ask if you need any further direction.

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