[Bug 1028108] Re: Debian Installer , [ trying to overwrite '/lib/firmware/rt2870.bin', which is also in package firmware-ralink 0.36]

[Fabio Marconi]

** Summary changed:

- Debian Installer, unmet dependencies if non-free ralink firmware package (firmware-ralink 0.36)is given
+ Debian Installer , [ trying to overwrite '/lib/firmware/rt2870.bin', which is also in package firmware-ralink 0.36]

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Title:
  Debian Installer , [ trying to overwrite '/lib/firmware/rt2870.bin',
  which is also in package firmware-ralink 0.36]

Status in “debian-installer” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  Jul 23 16:53:01 in-target: Unpacking linux-firmware (from .../linux-firmware_1.85_all.deb) ...
  Jul 23 16:53:02 in-target: dpkg: error processing /media/cdrom//pool/main/l/linux-firmware/linux-firmware_1.85_all.deb (--unpack):
  Jul 23 16:53:02 in-target:  trying to overwrite '/lib/firmware/rt2870.bin', which is also in package firmware-ralink 0.36
  Jul 23 16:53:02 in-target: dpkg-deb: error: subprocess paste was killed by signal (Broken pipe)

  **package firmaware ralink 0.36 is a non free debian package shipped
  on a usb key necessary to have wireless connection with my wireless
  card

  Release of Ubuntu:12.10
  Package Version:linux-firmware_1.85_all.deb
  Expected Results:
  Actual Results:

  Hallo
  Testing Ubuntu server and Mini.iso 20120723 the installation fail from CDrom or Usb key. The bug is not reproducible if performed in VM, with the pc wired or skipping the networking.
  Thanks
  Fabio

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