Thread: Network Manager won't update.

specs:
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os: ubuntu lucid 10.04 (lts) 64bit
pc: asus eeepc netbook 1005pr
mem: 2gb

problem (in short):
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update manager returns update screen same updates listed after selecting "install updates".

problem (in detail):
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when selecting update manager icon panel, starts , lists bunch of security updates. when "install updates" selected asks administrative password. after entering password small window appears states "reading package information", when done "reading package information" window goes away , nothing else happens. should happen should install files listed , report computer date. happens instead same list of files shown in update manager window , @ square one.

things i've tried in order fix problem:
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typing command prompt:
sudo apt-get update
sudo dpkg --configure -a

i've tried rebuilding /var/cache/apt/archives directory deleting contents , repeating sudo apt-get update

i've tried updating using synaptic shows no updates available strange since update manager seems think there updates available.

questions:
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how can problem fixed? there else can done solve problem?

thank time.

code:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

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