R illuminated alt.os.linux.ubuntu by typing:
> E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to
> correct the problem
> E:_cache->open() failed, please report
>
> I run the command in Terminal while logged in as user with all
> privilidges and I get requested operation requires Superuser privilige
>
> Can anyone advise
> Running Gutsy Gibbon 7.1

The command you need to enter into the terminal is

$ sudo dpkg --configure -a
Then enter your password

Please note: the $ sign signifies the terminal prompt. Do not type it

--
Moog

"Some mornings it just doesn't seem worth it to gnaw through the
leather straps."

Moog illuminated alt.os.linux.ubuntu by typing:
> R illuminated alt.os.linux.ubuntu by typing:
>> E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to
>> correct the problem
>> E:_cache->open() failed, please report
>>
>> I run the command in Terminal while logged in as user with all
>> privilidges and I get requested operation requires Superuser privilige
>>
>> Can anyone advise
>> Running Gutsy Gibbon 7.1
>
> The command you need to enter into the terminal is
>
> $ sudo dpkg --configure -a
> Then enter your password
>
> Please note: the $ sign signifies the terminal prompt. Do not type it

By the way, the sudo command gives you root (superuser) privileges for
a short time. It is the way Ubuntu performs root actions from within a
normal user account and almost makes a root login obsolete.

--
Moog

"Some mornings it just doesn't seem worth it to gnaw through the
leather straps."

"Moog" wrote in message
news:5ld5liF7mfihU5@mid.individual.net...
> Moog illuminated alt.os.linux.ubuntu by typing:
>> R illuminated alt.os.linux.ubuntu by typing:
>>> E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to
>>> correct the problem
>>> E:_cache->open() failed, please report
>>>
>>> I run the command in Terminal while logged in as user with all
>>> privilidges and I get requested operation requires Superuser privilige
>>>
>>> Can anyone advise
>>> Running Gutsy Gibbon 7.1
>>
>> The command you need to enter into the terminal is
>>
>> $ sudo dpkg --configure -a
>> Then enter your password
>>
>> Please note: the $ sign signifies the terminal prompt. Do not type it
>
> By the way, the sudo command gives you root (superuser) privileges for
> a short time. It is the way Ubuntu performs root actions from within a
> normal user account and almost makes a root login obsolete.

AHA!
Sudo............WHY do I never remember that!