package couchdb 1.0.1-0ubuntu18 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed pre-removal script returned error exit status 1

[Mike Coolin]

Following instructions from wiki, installed 1.0.1, installed 1.2, tried to remove 1.0.1
Now fails to run, I think its partially removed.

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04
Package: couchdb 1.0.1-0ubuntu18
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.2.0-24.37-generic 3.2.14
Uname: Linux 3.2.0-24-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.0.1-0ubuntu7
AptOrdering: couchdb: Purge
Architecture: amd64
Date: Fri May 18 17:53:07 2012
ErrorMessage: subprocess installed pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin" - Release amd64 (20120425)
PackageArchitecture: all
SourcePackage: couchdb
Title: package couchdb 1.0.1-0ubuntu18 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)

[Launchpad Janitor (janitor)]

Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.