package tex-common 2.06 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

[calbaker]

Binary package hint: tex-common

My entire tex system is not working if install through the Ubuntu repositories. I've read about similar bugs, but none of the workarounds work for me.

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.04
Package: tex-common 2.06
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.32-24.43-generic 2.6.32.15+drm33.5
Uname: Linux 2.6.32-24-generic x86_64
NonfreeKernelModules: wl nvidia
Architecture: amd64
Date: Mon Sep 20 10:00:14 2010
ErrorMessage: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS "Lucid Lynx" - Release amd64 (20100429)
PackageArchitecture: all
SourcePackage: tex-common
Title: package tex-common 2.06 failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1