apt-get

[NoOp]

On 08/28/2009 06:59 AM, Chris Taylor wrote:
> On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:04:44 -0400, Rashkae wrote:
> 
>> Chris Taylor wrote:
>> 
>>> chris at chris-desktop:~$ sudo apt-get update [sudo] password for chris:
>>> E: The method driver /usr/lib/apt/methods/httpp could not be found. E:
>>> The method driver /usr/lib/apt/methods/httpp could not be found.
>>> chris at chris-desktop:~$
>>> I
>> 
>> 
>> I've never heard of httpp protocol.  Check your /etc/apt/sources.list
>> file for any manually edited entries and change any httpp to http
> 
> thanks for that there was a typo HTTPP not HTTP
> 
> 
> 

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Possibilities:
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/5491
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=90441

Both are old, but still should apply to the most recent Jaunty release.

Try this (using the terminal):

$ sudo apt-get install --reinstall apt

That may not work since 'apt' has issues, so you can download and
reinstall directly from here:

http://packages.ubuntu.com/jaunty/apt
scroll down to: Download apt
and click on either i386 or amd64 depending on your system architecture.
Download the .deb file from one of the mirrors. Once downloaded,
double-click the .deb file (apt_0.7.20.2ubuntu6_i386.deb) from Nautilius
(Places|Home etc) and reinstall. Afterwards, using the terminal:

$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get upgrade

Or the same from the GUI (Graphical User Interface):
System|Administration|Update Manager.

If you need further explaination/help please don't hesitate to ask.