package inetutils-talkd 2:1.8-3 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

[chadlongstaff]

talk is a continuing nightmare, which combination of packages will actually provide a functioning talkd?

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.04
Package: inetutils-talkd 2:1.8-3
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.38-8.42-server 2.6.38.2
Uname: Linux 2.6.38-8-server x86_64
AptOrdering: inetutils-talkd: Configure
Architecture: amd64
Date: Thu Jun 16 18:07:49 2011
ErrorMessage: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu-Server 10.04 LTS "Lucid Lynx" - Release amd64 (20100427)
SourcePackage: inetutils
Title: package inetutils-talkd 2:1.8-3 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation 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.