pacman

demoka · 2010-04-14 06:00:19

I was updating my system and the connection was low I had stop the update process abruptly I just closed the terminal and now I am getting this error message whenever I want to run #pacman -Syu or -Syy

error: failed to init transaction (unable to lock database)
if you are sure a package manager is not already running, you can remove /var/lib/pacman/db.lck

Last edited by demoka (2010-04-14 06:01:12)

Allan · 2010-04-14 06:01:02

The instruction seems quite clear...

demoka · 2010-04-14 06:02:10

But I am sure there is no package manager running

mcmillan · 2010-04-14 06:05:33

then you can remove /var/lib/pacman/db.lck
just like it says to do

loafer · 2010-04-14 06:05:40

demoka wrote:

But I am sure there is no package manager running

if you are sure a package manager is not already running, you can remove /var/lib/pacman/db.lck

Then you can do what it says.

demoka · 2010-04-14 06:20:38

I know that is what I am suppose to do, how can I delete this in the terminal ?

Allan · 2010-04-14 06:33:46

I suggest you read: http://www.linuxcommand.org/

Edit: and also reconsider if Arch is the right distribution for you. It is really not a beginners distribution and you will be forced to do some things from the terminal.

demoka · 2010-04-14 07:58:59

I removed it with # rm /var/lib/pacman/db.lck you could have just said this.

Thnak You.

loafer · 2010-04-14 08:02:26

You could have just done some research!

zowki · 2010-04-14 08:39:11

This is called "Newbie Corner" for a reason, please don't flame new users.

Cr0k · 2010-04-14 08:46:22

I agree with zowki, it's the newbies' section, it's not surprising that some persons ask this kind of questions

Allan · 2010-04-14 08:55:05

Yes it is... if you do not know what the "rm" command is, you have a long way to go. And unless you are prepared to google the answer for yourself, Arch is probably not the place for you.

Cr0k · 2010-04-14 09:43:02

Yeah, I totally agree with you, I don't well think about the difference between newbie and newbie.

Now it's done, it's a fact that it's a newbie section, but somehow experienced beginners

tomk · 2010-04-14 11:04:52

Forum Index wrote:

Newbie Corner
Beginners' subforum for general Arch issues. Please consult the excellent Arch wiki and web before posting. Also try the forum search function at the upper right.

I think that's clear enough.

rson451 · 2010-04-14 12:03:22

I'm glad this is sorted, but next time, use a more descriptive post title. This would help those who actually do take the time to google their problems.

Last edited by rson451 (2010-04-14 12:04:07)

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