Install bug

[Alan Milnes]

Nems An Ab Akhu Kutisha wrote:
> The following error message occurs whenever the install Updates button
> is clicked.: 
> 
> E: dpkg was interrupted, you must manually run 'dpkg --configure -a' to
> correct the problem. 
> E: _cache->open() failed, please report.
> 
> Because of this bug I can not install any software or updates. I've been
> using Linux for 4 days now. New to this OS

Hi - it doesn't appear to be a bug. it has given you the fix but perhaps 
, being new here, you don't understand what it is telling you so I will 
try and help.

Somehow the package manager was previously interrupted and your system 
is in an inconsistent state. To fix this do the following:-

1) Using your mouse select Applications then Accessories then Terminal

2) Type in the following exactly as written:-

sudo dpkg --configure -a

3)When it asks for your password type it in

4) Once this has completed you can should now be able to press the 
install Updates button.

Let us know how you get on!

Alan