I'm unable to install Gnome in Ubuntu 16.04

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This is what comes up when I try to install Gnome via Terminal:

ansh@Ansh-HP-Notebook:~$ sudo apt update
[sudo] password for ansh:

E: Could not get lock /var/lib/apt/lists/lock - open (11: Resource temporarily unavailable)
E: Unable to lock directory /var/lib/apt/lists/
E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (11: Resource temporarily unavailable)
E: Unable to lock the administration directory (/var/lib/dpkg/), is another process using it?

ansh@Ansh-HP-Notebook:~$ sudo apt install ubuntu-gnome-desktop

E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock - open (11: Resource temporarily unavailable)
E: Unable to lock the administration directory (/var/lib/dpkg/), is another process using it?

Is "software updater" open in the taskbar? I had that problem yesterday actually. If all else fails, just reboot. — You'reAGitForNotUsingGit, Sep 25 '16 at 12:04

score -1 · Answer 1 · edited Jun 12 '20 at 14:37

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This should be used as last resort. If you use this carelessly, you can end up with a broken system

remove the lock :

sudo rm  /var/lib/dpkg/lock

configure dpkg :

sudo dpkg --configure -a

update your apt-get :

sudo apt-get update --fix-missing

edited Jun 12 '20 at 14:37

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answered Sep 25 '16 at 12:05

Ahmed Al-attar

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That is a very dangerous option, and should only be used as a last resort. – You'reAGitForNotUsingGit Sep 25 '16 at 12:05
should i remove the answer ? – Ahmed Al-attar Sep 25 '16 at 12:10
No, because it is a valid last resort. I put in a bold warning at the top for you. – You'reAGitForNotUsingGit Sep 25 '16 at 12:25

I'm unable to install Gnome in Ubuntu 16.04

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This should be used as last resort. If you use this carelessly, you can end up with a broken system