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How Do I Update Dependencies in Linux?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 4 min read
How Do I Update Dependencies in Linux?
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How do I fix dependencies in Ubuntu?

When these dependency errors occur, we have multiple options we can try to address the issue.

  1. Enable all repositories.
  2. Update the software.
  3. Upgrade the software.
  4. Clean the package dependencies.
  5. Clean cached packages.
  6. Remove “on-hold” or “held” packages.
  7. Use the -f flag with the install subcommand.
  8. Use the build-dep command.

How do I update repositories in Linux?

  1. Step 1: Update Local Ubuntu Repositories. Open a terminal window and enter the command to update repositories: sudo apt-get update. …
  2. Step 2: Install the software-properties-common Package. The add-apt-repository command is not a regular package that can be installed with apt on Debian / Ubuntu LTS 18.04, 16.04, and 14.04.

7 авг. 2019 г.

Maya Lin-Takahashi
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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.