Troubleshooting • dpkg syntax error blocking install/updates?

I have a RP4 that I use as a torrent box. Every so often I VNC in there and run some updates.
I upgraded it to Bookworm a while ago, and I do believe I updated it since (not quite sure though).

Either way, when I tried to run an update today, it ended with:

/usr/bin/dpkg: 1: Syntax error: word unexpected (expecting ")")
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (2)

Of course I was stupid enough not to make a backup. I would really, REALLY love to salvage my current setup if at all possible though. And I've been searching, but can't seem to find a solution.

How do I figure out what the issue is and/or solve it?

Statistics: Posted by Jekle — Sat Jun 29, 2024 9:22 pm — Replies 0 — Views 47

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