package drupal6 6.20-1ubuntu1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed pre-removal script returned error exit status 1

[Rob Ireton]

graphical install failed: it ever asked my for my mysql root password. I got this error trying to remove the package from the command line.

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.04
Package: drupal6 6.20-1ubuntu1
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.38-8.42-generic 2.6.38.2
Uname: Linux 2.6.38-8-generic x86_64
AptOrdering: drupal6: Remove
Architecture: amd64
Date: Mon Jul 4 14:21:03 2011
ErrorMessage: subprocess installed pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" - Release amd64 (20110427.1)
PackageArchitecture: all
SourcePackage: drupal6
Title: package drupal6 6.20-1ubuntu1 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed pre-removal script returned error exit status 1
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)

[Rob Ireton (rob-ireton)]

That's 'never' asked for password--I need a new keyboard.

[Ubuntu Foundations Team Bug Bot (crichton)]

Thank you for taking the time to report this bug and helping to make Ubuntu better. Reviewing your dmesg attachment in this bug report it seems that there is a problem with your hardware. I recommend performing a back up and then investigating the situation. Measures you might take include checking cable connections and using software tools to investigate the health of your hardware. In the event that is is not in fact an error with your hardware please set the bug's status back to New. Thanks and good luck!

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