Get rid of the ubuntu thing that suggests what packages you should install [closed]

Closed. This question is off-topic. It is not currently accepting answers. Want to improve this question? Update the question so it’s on-topic for Server Fault. Closed 7 years ago. Improve this question I’m finding myself in the unfortunate place of using Ubuntu as a server OS and its tendency to suggest what packages I should … Read more

Is there anyway to specify the version of kernel update with apt-get? Debian 7 [closed]

Closed. This question is off-topic. It is not currently accepting answers. Want to improve this question? Update the question so it’s on-topic for Server Fault. Closed 7 years ago. Improve this question Is possible to select the version of Kernel I need in apt-get? Actually, I need to update it but I had lot of … Read more

Error running apt-get install on Ubuntu server

When I run apt-get install mysql-server I get the following error: Failed to fetch http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/main/m/mysql-dfsg-5.1/mysql-server_5.1.41-3ubuntu12.6_all.deb 404 Not Found [IP: 91.189.92.177 80] E: Unable to fetch some archives, maybe run apt-get update or try with –fix-missing? This is a rather old server, so I’m thinking maybe something is out of date? However, I have no idea … Read more

How do I install a package in Debian? [closed]

Closed. This question is off-topic. It is not currently accepting answers. Want to improve this question? Update the question so it’s on-topic for Server Fault. Closed 9 years ago. Improve this question How do I install a package in Debian via SSH? In my case I’m looking to install OpenSSL, but the instructions could be … Read more

need to install open ipmi on a remote HP DL20 server

I have an ubuntu(18.04.2 LTS) image running on a HP DL20, This server has a dedicated iLO, but i fear some settings are wrong as i cant reach the iLO. I would like to install open ipmi on the server to check gateway/subnet thats set in the bios. However my server does not have external … Read more

Problems after trying to upgrade Python

I am still able to run Anaconda, but the Python installation is suffering some issues after accidentally creating a wrong symbolic link and then trying to upgrade Python version The following additional packages will be installed: apport apport-gtk aptdaemon python3-apport python3-apt python3-aptdaemon python3-aptdaemon.gtk3widgets python3-distupgrade python3-software-properties python3-update-manager ubuntu-drivers-common ubuntu-release-upgrader-core ubuntu-release-upgrader-gtk unattended-upgrades update-manager-core update-notifier update-notifier-common Suggested packages: … Read more

Need help updating PHP 5.2 to 5.3 (on Debian Lenny)

I need to update 5.2 to 5.3 in one of our servers urgently. My unix skills are limited so please be as specific as possible. Is there any way to do this easily with apt-get upgrade ? Answer There are instructions available that might work at http://www.debiantutorials.com/how-to-install-upgrade-to-php-5-3-on-debian-lenny/ But you need to first have working backups … Read more