Packages are missing

[Splinx64]

Hi Sparky users,

I use the testing release of Sparky Linux 8.

Since last update some days ago I have the problem, that I can not install some programs, they I used before.
After the updating procedere they are not available in the database.

For instance, these are some of for me important programs:
GIMP
xsane
k3b

For examle, when I try to install GIMP, I get the following messages (translated):

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$ sudo apt install gimp
Package gimp is not available, but is supported by another package
referenced. This can mean that the package is missing, that it has been replaced
or is only available from another source.

Error: There is no installation candidate for package "gimp".
Some months ago I have had a similar problem. But, in this case the reason were not suitable sources - in my case for "unstable". At that time I could solve the problem by removing these sources.

But, now, I think, my sources are up to date. In last months my system works without any problems. Here are my current sources.

sources.list

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deb http://deb.debian.org/debian/ trixie main contrib non-free non-free-firmware
deb-src http://deb.debian.org/debian/ trixie main contrib non-free non-free-firmware
deb http://security.debian.org/debian-security/ trixie-security/updates main contrib non-free non-free-firmware
deb-src http://security.debian.org/debian-security/ trixie-security/updates main contrib non-free non-free-firmware
deb http://deb.debian.org/debian/ trixie-updates main contrib non-free non-free-firmware
deb-src http://deb.debian.org/debian/ trixie-updates main contrib non-free non-free-firmware
deb http://deb-multimedia.org/ trixie main non-free
sparky.list

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### sparky core repository is used by all sparky editions
deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/sparky.gpg.key] https://repo.sparkylinux.org/ core main
deb-src [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/sparky.gpg.key] https://repo.sparkylinux.org/ core main

### sparky sisters repository
deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/sparky.gpg.key] https://repo.sparkylinux.org/ sisters main
deb-src [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/sparky.gpg.key] https://repo.sparkylinux.org/ sisters main

Have you any idea to solve my problem?

Thank you in advance for your help.

[AxL]

[....]  I use the testing release of Sparky Linux 8.

Since last update some days ago I have the problem, that I can not install some programs, they I used before.
After the updating procedere they are not available in the database.

For instance, these are some of for me important programs:
GIMP
xsane
k3b
[....]

  Apparently, the problem occurs for everyone who is using debian testing/trixie as well.

 Then, last September, they were removed from the repo (gimp & xsane) and aren't available:



See also:

• gimp - Debian Package Tracker
  
  #1078402 - gimp: FTBFS: dh_install: error: missing files, aborting - Debian Bug report logs
  
  
• xsane - Debian Package Tracker
  
  #1088080 - xsane: Stop building gimp plugin - Debian Bug report logs
  

And in the case of k3b, there is a significant dependency problem and it simply cannot be installed:

[AxL]

 I don't know why my previous message was published incomplete (... even when editing the message).

So I'm going to continue here:

Have you any idea to solve my problem?

Well, I guess you must be patient and hope that the debian developers can solve those problems.

Thank you in advance for your help.

You're welcome !!






Cheers !! 

[Splinx64]

Hello AxL,
thank you for your answers.

Oh, what for news. In this case I only can wait, until new versions of desired programs are developed or/and habe found the way in the testing release, isn'it?

Yes, of course, there are alternatives, them I can use to this moment.

Have a good sunday evening!

[AxL]

Hello AxL,
thank you for your answers.

You're welcome !!

[....]  Oh, what for news. In this case I only can wait, until new versions of desired programs are developed or/and habe found the way in the testing release, isn'it?

If you look at the links to the bug reports, in my first post. Specifically in these two messages:

• Message #10 (xsane - Fri, 22 Nov 2024')
  
  
• Message #24 (gimp - Mon, 21 Oct 2024')
  
  You can see, that the patches for the possible fix, have already been added.
  
  
  
  So, as I said at the beginning, we can only hope that they include them in the new version. To be able to correct/fix the problems that exist now.
  
  OTOH, if you need a workaround, until this is fixed. You can use gimp as AppImage.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Cheers !! 
  

[Splinx64]

Thanks for your answer again.

Yes, using 'as Appimage' is an alternative solution to the time of fixing the problem.
But, I think, I will wait.

But nevertheless, thank you very much for the tips. Maybe, when I have enough time an the right feeling for this, I will see, what is to do.

[AxL]

Thanks for your answer again.

Yes, using 'as Appimage' is an alternative solution to the time of fixing the problem.
But, I think, I will wait.

But nevertheless, thank you very much for the tips. Maybe, when I have enough time an the right feeling for this, I will see, what is to do.

Glad to help. You're very welcome pal !!  

[Splinx64]

Good news:

K3b is available again and installation of it worked.

Yeah! :)

[AxL]

Good news:

K3b is available again and installation of it worked.

Yeah! :)

Well, I'm glad you were able to solve one of your problems.

After a lot of years using SparkyLinux (testing/rolling). I am clear about two simple things. Always, have a good dose of patience (to wait for the problem resolution).

And most importantly, have absolute trust in all debian developers (in this particular case of k3b, Christian Marillat, from deb-multimedia aka dmo). And of course, also pavroo, as the lead developer of SparkyLinux.







Cheers !!

[AxL]

My apologies, for adding this message in the wrong place.

• Message sent to the correct forum
  
  
  
  

[Splinx64]

Hi Sparkies,

in the meantime, since I discribed my problem first time, a lot of weeks have passed.

Unfortunately, Gimp and some other applications, like 'xsane', are not yet available. So I help myself with using 'pixeleditor' and 'simple-scan'. Of course, they are not so comfortable like my preferred programs. But, what should I do?


In any case, I whish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

See/write you soon.