[Bug 616936] Re: package mysql-server-5.1 5.1.41-3ubuntu12.3 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess new pre-installation script returned error exit status 1

[Krillins World]

The Solution:

For me, databases and custom configurations were still intact with
uninstalling and reinstalling the mysql packages.

But to be on the safe side open a terminal window typed 'sudo nautilus' [enter]
Copy my mysql databases from /var/mysql/mysql
Backup your configuration file from /ect/mysql/mysql.cnf
Close Nautilus
Ctrl-c the terminal window and close.

Open System --> Administration --> Synaptic Package Manager.

Search 'MySQL'
     Mark 'MySQL Server' and 'MySQL Client' for COMPLETE REMOVAL.
     Reboot
     Install New MySQL Packages.

Resume use as usual. This is how we got around this issue.

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package mysql-server-5.1 5.1.41-3ubuntu12.3 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess new pre-installation script returned error exit status 1
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/616936
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