Trying to install updates - but computer says check internet connection
I'm trying to install the security updates
When I go to System = Software and Updates
It invites me to enter admin password.
It then highlights several updates to be installed. I try to install but it just returns a pop-up window saying check internet connection.
There is nothing wrong with the internet connection as all browswers are working fine. Is there something else that I need to correct?
Thanks
The mirror of the repository you use is probably down. Try changing it, e.g., from the menu Settings/Repository of the "Synaptic Package Manager" (in MATE's "Control Center").
When I get in to Synaptic Package Manager and click settings then repositories the screen flashes but nothing opens up
Also what should I change the repositories to?
That is worrying. Anyway, you can as well manually edit /etc/apt/sources.list:
$ sudo apt edit-sources
You can literally set any mirror of Trisquel's repository because... well, they are mirrors. To set the main server:
deb https://archive.trisquel.info/trisquel/ flidas main
deb https://archive.trisquel.info/trisquel/ flidas-security main
deb https://archive.trisquel.info/trisquel/ flidas-updates main
deb https://archive.trisquel.info/trisquel/ flidas-backports main/code>
I noticed this recently along with the installer bug. After an install I couldn't update or install packages.
You can go on the applications menu to: system/Administration/software&updates
- On this pop up menu, select the 'Trisquel Software' tab
- Under the drop down menu 'Download from:' select 'Main Server'
You can go on the applications menu to: system/Administration/software&updates
The menu Settings/Repository of the "Synaptic Package Manager" actually launches that utility. So, I doubt it will better work on bzzzzzdroid's system when launched from the main menu. But it is worth trying.