E: Malformed line 62 in source list /etc/apt/sources.list (URI parse) E: The list of sources could not be read.

Thu Aug 13 05:01:08 UTC 2009

On Wednesday 12 August 2009 05:14:38 pm Clay Weber wrote:
> On Wednesday 12 August 2009 05:06:35 pm Steven Vollom wrote:
> > On Wednesday 12 August 2009 05:01:09 pm Clay Weber wrote:
> > > On Wednesday 12 August 2009 04:45:37 pm Steven Vollom wrote:
> > > > On Monday 10 August 2009 10:27:31 pm John L Vifian wrote:
> > > > > On Monday 10 August 2009 6:48:52 pm clay weber wrote:
> > > > > > How are you opening /etc/apt/sources.list, with kate?
> > > > > > You will need to use "kdesudo kate" to open and edit the file
> > > > > > manually.
> > > > >
> > > > > Also if line numbers aren't showing when Kate opens hit the F11 key
> > > > > or check View->Show Line Numbers so you can find the right line to
> > > > > edit.
> > > > >
> > > > > If you don't know how to edit it post the line here, or to disable
> > > > > it just start the line with the pound sign '#' and save.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > John Vifian
> > > > > --
> > > > > Real Users never use the help key.
> > > >
> > > > Dear John,
> > > >
> > > > When I attempt to open /etc/apt/sources.lst, it opens the gui
> > > > software sources.  How do I make it open in a CLI, I suspect that
> > > > will procuce line 62.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks!
> > > >
> > > > Steven
> > >
> > > I already told you what to do earlier:
> > >
> > > use kate to open the file, but you will need to use kdesudo:
> > >
> > >  use either a terminal window, or the handy alt-F2 keystroke to open
> > > krunner, and enter:
> > > 'kdesudo kate /etc/apt/sources.list'
> > >
> > > Then post the entire contents of the file here so we can look at the
> > > entire file for possible errors
> > >
> > > --
> > > Clay Weber
> > > http://kubuntuforums.net
> > > http://flyballmaine.com
> > > http://emacdogsports.com
> >
Now I am really confused, I believe I did that same thing before and did not 
get any data.  I copied and pasted your instruction and got data this time.:

deb cdrom:[Kubuntu 9.04 _Jaunty Jackalope_ - Release amd64 (20090420.1)]/ 
jaunty main restricted
# See http://help.ubuntu.com/community/UpgradeNotes for how to upgrade to
# newer versions of the distribution.

deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty main restricted
deb-src http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty restricted main multiverse 
universe #Added by software-properties

## Major bug fix updates produced after the final release of the
## distribution.
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty-updates main restricted
deb-src http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty-updates restricted main 
multiverse universe #Added by software-properties

## N.B. software from this repository is ENTIRELY UNSUPPORTED by the Ubuntu
## team. Also, please note that software in universe WILL NOT receive any
## review or updates from the Ubuntu security team.
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty universe
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty-updates universe

## N.B. software from this repository is ENTIRELY UNSUPPORTED by the Ubuntu 
## team, and may not be under a free licence. Please satisfy yourself as to 
## your rights to use the software. Also, please note that software in 
## multiverse WILL NOT receive any review or updates from the Ubuntu
## security team.
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty multiverse
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty-updates multiverse

## Uncomment the following two lines to add software from the 'backports'
## repository.
## N.B. software from this repository may not have been tested as
## extensively as that contained in the main release, although it includes
## newer versions of some applications which may provide useful features.
## Also, please note that software in backports WILL NOT receive any review
## or updates from the Ubuntu security team.
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty-backports main restricted 
universe multiverse
deb-src http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty-backports main restricted 
universe multiverse #Added by software-properties
# deb-src http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty-backports main 
restricted universe multiverse

## Uncomment the following two lines to add software from Canonical's
## 'partner' repository.
## This software is not part of Ubuntu, but is offered by Canonical and the
## respective vendors as a service to Ubuntu users.
deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu jaunty partner
deb-src http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu jaunty partner

deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty-security main restricted
deb-src http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty-security restricted main 
multiverse universe #Added by software-properties
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty-security universe
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty-security multiverse
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty-proposed restricted main 
multiverse universe
deb-src http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty-proposed restricted main 
multiverse universe #Added by software-properties
deb http://packages.medibuntu.org/ jaunty free non-free
deb-src http://packages.medibuntu.org/ jaunty free non-free
deb http://wine.budgetdedicated.com/apt jaunty main #WineHQ - Ubuntu 9.04 
"Jaunty Jackalope"
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/bz/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/bz/ppa/ubuntu jaunty main
deb http://moblock-deb.sourceforge.net/debian intrepid main
deb-src http://moblock-deb.sourceforge.net/debian intrepid main
deb > http://ppa.launchpad.net/ubuntu-x-swat/x-updates/ubuntu jaunty main

The Kate window looked like there might be more data, but I couldn't get the 
screen to scroll or page up or page down.  Does it look like I supplied the 
entire list?  If not, how do I scroll that page?  Thank you.

Steven
> > I am baffled.  When I hit F11, it put the number 1 on the first line with
> > cursor blinking and no data.  No data at all.
> >
> > What am I doing wrong?
> >
> > Steven
>
> alt-f2 keystroke will open the little 'run command' box where you can enter
> the command I listed, or you open Konsole and enter the command I listed.
> --
> Clay Weber
> http://kubuntuforums.net
> http://flyballmaine.com
> http://emacdogsports.com

I opened a konsole and entered the command you listed and sent you the 
response.  I will try again.

I am very excited right now.  I finally see the list.  Additionally, I realize 
that it was you who gave the suggestion to press F11 to get the lines 
numbered.  Line 58, which seems to be a problem for me when trying to install 
applications using a CLI, is as follows:

deb > http://ppa.launchpad.net/ubuntu-x-swat/x-updates/ubuntu jaunty main.  If 
this line is causing my problem, what do I do to repair the problem, delete 
it?  And if i delete it, what will happen to the application it is needed for?

This is very interesting stuff.  Thanks!

Steven