package initramfs-tools 0.92bubuntu78 [modified: usr/sbin/update-initramfs] failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1.

[Xander William Scott]

Binary package hint: initramfs-tools

wireless network doesnt work. installed Unbuntu 10.04 netbook remix on a dell inspiron mini v 1011. the hardware app attempted to install wireless driver Broadcom STA proprietary as well as a Broadcom free source driver, neither one worked. all other system drivers are currently working. system booting from Lexar USB with 2gb persistence. network connection does work when wired. wireless card in working condition, tested with a windows 7 install.

The install package for this Ubunto install was: Ubuntu 10.04 netbook i386.iso (possible typo as the source file is on my other boot partition as i write this.)

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.04
Package: initramfs-tools 0.92bubuntu78 [modified: usr/sbin/update-initramfs]
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.32-21.32-generic 2.6.32.11+drm33.2
Uname: Linux 2.6.32-21-generic i686
NonfreeKernelModules: wl
Architecture: i386
Date: Mon Jul 19 00:26:04 2010
ErrorMessage: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1
LiveMediaBuild: Ubuntu-Netbook 10.04 "Lucid Lynx" - Release i386 (20100429.4)
PackageArchitecture: all
SourcePackage: initramfs-tools
Title: package initramfs-tools 0.92bubuntu78 [modified: usr/sbin/update-initramfs] failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

[maximilian attems (maks-debian)]

empty dpkg log.

[Brian Murray (brian-murray)]

Thank you for taking the time to report this bug and helping to make Ubuntu better. This particular bug has already been reported and is a duplicate of bug 571892, so it is being marked as such. Please look at the other bug report to see if there is any missing information that you can provide, or to see if there is a workaround for the bug. Additionally, any further discussion regarding the bug should occur in the other report. Please continue to report any other bugs you may find.