[Lincoln LUG] apt-get

[Simon Jackson]

Kevin Hall wrote:
> Yes I have
>
> The output is not in these log files.
>
> I am also stuck in the command line as the mouse does not work when I 
> start x
>
> So Raspberry Pi 2 User 0
>
> but if this continues I will be holding a competition
>
> Best way to scrap a pi?
>
> a) a large hammer (tried and tested)
> b) under the wheels of my car
> c) from the top of a tall building
> d) next doors dog
> e) lawnmower
> f) power tool (own choice)
> g) strapped to a firework
> h) bonfire
>
> Regards
>
> Kevin
>
> On 03/10/12 20:43, Philip Newborough wrote:
>> On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 8:36 PM, Kevin Hall<kevin_hall at ntlworld.com>  wrote:
>>      
>>> Hi Everyone
>>>
>>> Does anyone know how to log the output from apt-get.
>>>
>>> With the following, the output is an empty file:
>>>
>>> sudo apt-get update>  error.txt
>>>
>>> sudo apt-get update | tee error.txt
>>>
>>> My raspberry pi will not apt-get update and I am trying to post the output.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> Kevin
>>>
>>>        
>> Hey Kevin :)
>>
>> Have you taken a look inside '/var/log/apt'? It should contain the
>> logs. Try something like:
>>
>>      cat /var/log/apt/term.log
>>
>> or
>>
>>      cat /var/log/apt/history.log
>>
>> and add redirection as desired.
>>
>>   -- Philip
>>
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Does simulate option (-s) on apt-get help?
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