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#5263 Webmin report an available package but cannot install it
Dear,
From about 3 weeks (on two servers), Webmin dashboard said there is a package update available, but when I click to update, the "software package updates" is empty.
The package claimed available is :
An update to proftpd-basic from 1.3.5e-0+deb8u1 to 1.3.5e+r1.3.5-2+deb8u1 is available.
When I go to "Package details" :
Updatable package information
Package name proftpd-basic
Update system APT
Package description Versatile, virtual-hosting FTP daemon - binaries
Current state Running latest 1.3.5e-0+deb8u1
Installed version 1.3.5e-0+deb8u1
Available version 1.3.5e+r1.3.5-2+deb8u1
Installation source
Refresh repository, package, etc. doesn't solve.
Any idea ?
Best regards,
This could be due to a bug comparing the sub-verson numbers in Webmin (is 0+deb8u1 newer than r1.3.5-2+deb8u1 ?)
Do you have the apt-show-versions command installed? It should fix this issue.
Hi,
Thanks for you reply
Yes it is :
apt-show-versions | grep -v uptodate
proftpd-basic:amd64/jessie 1.3.5e-0+deb8u1 upgradeable to 1.3.5e+r1.3.5-2+deb8u1
Oh, so it does actually need an update. Can you install it with
apt-get install proftpd-basicHi,
Ok, but proftpd is already installed. Why the auto-update does "not work" ? (reported by email, but cannot be installed by interface?)
Also, does I not risk to "break" the auto-update process? (or the proftpd config ? > both servers are in production )?
Thanks
What I'm curious to know is whether installing the update with
apt-get install proftpd-basicactually works, or ifapt-getthinks you already have the latest version?Strange... the first time I execute the command "apt-get install proftpd-basic" I enter in the "installation" > I do nothing and "Escape it".
Second time I re-executed it, It said it was in the last version...
Now I don't have anymore the update message... ??? (tried on one of booth server).
Very strange...
Looks like
apt-getwas able to install it then..