Help me, please! - CDROM and archive canonical

[CountFoxx]

I spent several hours - rolled into days trying to sort out the updates; including reinstalling Linux Lite several times, and till no luck with the updates installing.

Another thing I've noticed; whenever I tried the reboot (after I'm instructed to remove the USB drive), press enter key, I get an error, whereby the years keeps scrolling and won't stop until I press the power/off button on the laptop keyboard.

It's a Dell Latitude E-6220 laptop.

Ign:1 cdrom://Linux Lite 7.4 - Release amd64 dists/ InRelease
Ign:2 cdrom://Linux 24.04 - Release amd64 dists/ InRelease
Err:3 cdrom://Linux Lite 7.4 - Release amd64 dists/ Release
  Please use apt-cdrom to make this CD-ROM recognized by APT. apt-get update cannot be used to add new CD-ROMs
Err:4 cdrom://Linux 24.04 - Release amd64 dists/ Release
  Please use apt-cdrom to make this CD-ROM recognized by APT. apt-get update cannot be used to add new CD-ROMs
Hit:5 http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble InRelease
Hit:6 http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-backports InRelease
Hit:7 http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-security InRelease
Hit:8 http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates InRelease
Ign:10 http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu noble InRelease
Err:11 http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu noble Release
  404  Not Found [IP: 2001:67c:1562::1c 80]
Hit:9 https://repo.linuxliteos.com/linuxlite galena InRelease
Reading package lists...
E: The repository 'cdrom://Linux Lite 7.4 - Release amd64 dists/ Release' does not have a Release file.
E: The repository 'cdrom://Linux 24.04 - Release amd64 dists/ Release' does not have a Release file.
E: The repository 'http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu noble Release' does not have a Release file.

[stevef]

You have an unusual mix of symptoms of two known problems.

Error 3 and Error 4 usually only arise if you attempt to update an uninstalled system.
For example, if you boot off Live media and then try updating. I don't recall ever seeing this reported on an installed system so this is odd.

Error 11 is known to happen after running the Lite Tweak called Package System Repair. I suspect you may have tried running the Package System Repair tweak to fix the Error 3 and Error 4. The PSR tweak has a known bug which has been fixed, but you have to be able to update to get it. In this case running the unfixed tweak may have added another error.

Given the mix of problems, I'd suggest re-installing, but as you have already done this several times we can try to sort out the system as it is by removing the unwanted repositories.

Please boot up and open a terminal by pressing Ctrl Alt and T together.
In the terminal window that opens type in this commands to show what repositories you have.

Code:

sudo inxi -r

followed by Enter. You will be asked for your password to allow the command to run, so type it in followed by Enter

Copy the results of the command and paste them back into the thread.

[CountFoxx]

Welcome to Linux Lite 7.4 linuxlite

Friday 01 August 2025, 02:23:21
Memory Usage: 2270/3792MB (59.86%)
Disk Usage: 16/228GB (8%)
Support - https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/ (Right click, Open Link)

 linuxlite  ~  sudo inxi -r
[sudo] password for linuxlite:
Repos:
Active apt repos in: /etc/apt/sources.list
1: deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ noble main restricted
2: deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ noble-updates main restricted
3: deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ noble universe
4: deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ noble-updates universe
5: deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ noble multiverse
6: deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ noble-updates multiverse
7: deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ noble-backports main restricted universe multiverse
8: deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-security main restricted
9: deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-security universe
10: deb http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-security multiverse
Active apt repos in: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/google-chrome.list
1: deb [arch=amd64] https://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb/ stable main
Active apt repos in: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/linuxlite.list
1: deb http://repo.linuxliteos.com/linuxlite/ galena main
Active apt repos in: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mozilla.list
1: deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/packages.mozilla.org.asc] https://packages.mozilla.org/apt mozilla main
Active apt repos in: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mozillateam-ubuntu-ppa-noble.sources
1: deb https://ppa.launchpadcontent.net/mozilla...pa/ubuntu/ noble main
Active apt repos in: /etc/apt/sources.list.d/mozillateam-ubuntu-thunderbird-next-noble.sources
1: deb https://ppa.launchpadcontent.net/mozilla...xt/ubuntu/ noble main
 linuxlite  ~ 

[stevef]

That list doesn't explain why the canonical archive and cdrom repositories are causing problems when you try the update/upgrade process. I would try a fresh start - it may be quicker than trying to untangle what has happened.

Is your system a dual or multi boot set up ?
If yes, then please can you explain what OS you have and the methods you used when installing Linux Lite 7.4

If the system is Linux Lite 7.4 only

Boot from your 7.4 Live media - do not attempt update at this stage
Install Linux Lite to your system using the erase disk - uncheck the download updates option
On successful completion, at 'Please Remove installation media' screen, remove the media and power off with long press of the power button.
Reboot, sign in and connect to the Internet.
Then attempt to update/upgrade and report back.

[CountFoxx]

That list doesn't explain why the canonical archive and cdrom repositories are causing problems when you try the update/upgrade process. I would try a fresh start - it may be quicker than trying to untangle what has happened.

Is your system a dual or multi boot set up ?
If yes, then please can you explain what OS you have and the methods you used when installing Linux Lite 7.4

If the system is Linux Lite 7.4 only

Boot from your 7.4 Live media - do not attempt update at this stage
Install Linux Lite to your system using the erase disk - uncheck the download updates option
On successful completion, at 'Please Remove installation media' screen, remove the media and power off with long press of the power button.
Reboot, sign in and connect to the Internet.
Then attempt to update/upgrade and report back.

Computer
Processor Intel® Core™ i5-2520M CPU @ 2.50GHz
Memory 3883MB (2158MB used)
Machine Type Laptop
Operating System Linux Lite 7.4
User Name linuxlite (linuxlite)
Date/Time Fri 01 Aug 2025 11:17:43 AM BST

Display
Resolution 1366x768 pixels
OpenGL Renderer Mesa Intel® HD Graphics 3000 (SNB GT2)
X11 Vendor The X.Org Foundation

Audio Devices
Audio Adapter HDA-Intel - HDA Intel PCH

Input Devices
Lid Switch
Power Button
Sleep Button
Power Button
AT Translated Set 2 keyboard
AlpsPS/2 ALPS GlidePoint
Dell WMI hotkeys

Video Bus
HDA Intel PCH Mic
HDA Intel PCH Dock Mic
HDA Intel PCH Dock Line Out
HDA Intel PCH Headphone
HDA Intel PCH HDMI/DP,pcm:3
HDA Intel PCH HDMI/DP,pcm:7
HDA Intel PCH HDMI/DP,pcm:8
2.4G Mouse
2.4G Mouse

I tried booting and updating the package software both ways. It downloads the package but runs into problems installing it.  I tried to save the error log several times so I could present it here, but when I go to the folder where it should have been stored, it's not there.

The laptop doesn't have an erase disk, only USB ports.  And I did everything else previously to your instructions, before coming on here for help.

I go to Menu/Favourites/Install Updates - Get the latest updates for your computer.  Then it tells me, "You have the latest updates."  I'm puzzled! 

[stevef]

I am also confused. I wanted to be at the position of
Linux Lite 7.4 fully installed as the single OS onto the laptop's internal disk.
The Live media used for installation has been fully removed.
The laptop freshly rebooted from the newly installed OS.

The laptop doesn't have an erase disk

This instruction

Install Linux Lite to your system using the erase disk - uncheck the download updates option

was meant to ask you to select the 'erase disk option' - I missed the word option which has confused things further - sorry about that.

I tried booting and updating the package software both ways. It downloads the package but runs into problems installing it. I tried to save the error log several times so I could present it here, but when I go to the folder where it should have been stored, it's not there.

Not sure what you mean by 'both ways' - there are several ways to do update/upgrade. It is unfortunate that we can't see what your system is doing.

Provided you have booted from the laptop's internal disk, we can try another method to record progress. Open a terminal as before (Ctrl Alt and T)

Run this command to get the system to check for possible updates. You will need to enter your password if asked.

Code:

sudo apt-get update | tee ~/"$(date +"%Y_%m_%d_%T")-apt-get-update.txt"

Then run this command to initiate the upgrade process

Code:

sudo apt-get upgrade | tee ~/"$(date +"%Y_%m_%d_%T")-apt-get-upgrade.txt"

The second part of each command records the screen output to a text file in your home directory.

After running the commands you should find two new text files in your home folder. The filenames with be prefixed with the date and time that the commands were run. You can copy the contents of the files and paste them into the thread.

[CountFoxx]

I am also confused.  I wanted to be at the position of
Linux Lite 7.4 fully installed as the single OS onto the laptop's internal disk.
The Live media used for installation has been fully removed.
The laptop freshly rebooted from the newly installed OS.

The laptop doesn't have an erase disk

This instruction

Install Linux Lite to your system using the erase disk - uncheck the download updates option

was meant to ask you to select the 'erase disk option' - I missed the word option which has confused things further - sorry about that.

I tried booting and updating the package software both ways. It downloads the package but runs into problems installing it. I tried to save the error log several times so I could present it here, but when I go to the folder where it should have been stored, it's not there.

Not sure what you mean by 'both ways' - there are several ways to do update/upgrade.  It is unfortunate that we can't see what your system is doing.

Provided you have booted from the laptop's internal disk, we can try another method to record progress.  Open a terminal as before (Ctrl Alt and T)

Run this command to get the system to check for possible updates.  You will need to enter your password if asked.

Code:

sudo apt-get update | tee ~/"$(date +"%Y_%m_%d_%T")-apt-get-update.txt"

Then run this command to initiate the upgrade process

Code:

sudo apt-get upgrade | tee ~/"$(date +"%Y_%m_%d_%T")-apt-get-upgrade.txt"

The second part of each command records the screen output to a text file in your home directory.

After running the commands you should find two new text files in your home folder.  The filenames with be prefixed with the date and time that the commands were run.  You can copy the contents of the files and paste them into the thread.

Just been informed that these updates are available:


1 : Name: zfs-initramfs INSTALLED: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.1 AVAILABLE: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4
2 : Name: zfsutils-linux INSTALLED: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.1 AVAILABLE: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4
3 : Name: libnvpair3linux INSTALLED: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.1 AVAILABLE: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4
4 : Name: libuutil3linux INSTALLED: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.1 AVAILABLE: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4
5 : Name: libzfs4linux INSTALLED: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.1 AVAILABLE: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4
6 : Name: libzpool5linux INSTALLED: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.1 AVAILABLE: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4
7 : Name: zfs-zed INSTALLED: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.1 AVAILABLE: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4
8 : Name: firmware-sof-signed INSTALLED: 2023.12.1-1ubuntu1.4 AVAILABLE: 2023.12.1-1ubuntu1.7


However, I tried to update/install, then I got a similar error as shown below, (as well as after I first installed the OS).

[Instead of trying to save the Install Updates Error Log to the Laptop to post it. This time I decided to copy and paste it here.]


Install Updates Error log
===========================
Install Updates could not successfully download and install available updates.
Go to https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/ and paste the log below into a new or existing thread for assistance.


============ Log ===========


Reading package lists...
Building dependency tree...
Reading state information...
Calculating upgrade...
The following upgrades have been deferred due to phasing:
nvidia-common ubuntu-drivers-common
The following packages have been kept back:
inxi zenity zenity-common
The following packages will be upgraded:
firmware-sof-signed libnvpair3linux libuutil3linux libzfs4linux
libzpool5linux zfs-initramfs zfs-zed zfsutils-linux
8 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 5 not upgraded.
1 not fully installed or removed.
Need to get 9,584 kB of archives.
After this operation, 33.8 kB of additional disk space will be used.
Get:1 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 zfs-initramfs amd64 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4 [25.2 kB]
Get:2 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 zfsutils-linux amd64 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4 [551 kB]
Get:3 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 libnvpair3linux amd64 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4 [62.1 kB]
Get:4 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 libuutil3linux amd64 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4 [53.2 kB]
Get:5 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 libzfs4linux amd64 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4 [224 kB]
Get:6 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 libzpool5linux amd64 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4 [1,397 kB]
Get:7 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 zfs-zed amd64 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4 [67.9 kB]
Get:8 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 firmware-sof-signed all 2023.12.1-1ubuntu1.7 [7,205 kB]
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Unpacking zfs-zed (2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4) over (2.2.2-0ubuntu9.1) ...
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Setting up libnvpair3linux (2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4) ...
Setting up grub-efi-amd64-signed (1.202.5+2.12-1ubuntu7.3) ...
mount: /var/lib/grub/esp: special device /dev/disk/by-id/ata-VBOX_HARDDISK_VBad170837-5acc172c-part2 does not exist.
dmesg(1) may have more information after failed mount system call.
dpkg: error processing package grub-efi-amd64-signed (--configure):
installed grub-efi-amd64-signed package post-installation script subprocess returned error exit status 32
Setting up firmware-sof-signed (2023.12.1-1ubuntu1.7) ...
Setting up libuutil3linux (2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4) ...
Setting up libzpool5linux (2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4) ...
Setting up libzfs4linux (2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4) ...
Setting up zfsutils-linux (2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4) ...
zfs-import-scan.service is a disabled or a static unit, not starting it.
Setting up zfs-initramfs (2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4) ...
Setting up zfs-zed (2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4) ...
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.39-0ubuntu8.5) ...
Processing triggers for man-db (2.12.0-4build2) ...
Processing triggers for initramfs-tools (0.142ubuntu25.5) ...
update-initramfs: Generating /boot/initrd.img-6.8.0-71-generic
Errors were encountered while processing:
grub-efi-amd64-signed
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)

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I am also confused.  I wanted to be at the position of
Linux Lite 7.4 fully installed as the single OS onto the laptop's internal disk.
The Live media used for installation has been fully removed.
The laptop freshly rebooted from the newly installed OS.

The laptop doesn't have an erase disk

This instruction

Install Linux Lite to your system using the erase disk - uncheck the download updates option

was meant to ask you to select the 'erase disk option' - I missed the word option which has confused things further - sorry about that.

I tried booting and updating the package software both ways. It downloads the package but runs into problems installing it. I tried to save the error log several times so I could present it here, but when I go to the folder where it should have been stored, it's not there.

Not sure what you mean by 'both ways' - there are several ways to do update/upgrade.  It is unfortunate that we can't see what your system is doing.

Provided you have booted from the laptop's internal disk, we can try another method to record progress.  Open a terminal as before (Ctrl Alt and T)

Run this command to get the system to check for possible updates.  You will need to enter your password if asked.

Code:

sudo apt-get update | tee ~/"$(date +"%Y_%m_%d_%T")-apt-get-update.txt"

Then run this command to initiate the upgrade process

Code:

sudo apt-get upgrade | tee ~/"$(date +"%Y_%m_%d_%T")-apt-get-upgrade.txt"

The second part of each command records the screen output to a text file in your home directory.

After running the commands you should find two new text files in your home folder.  The filenames with be prefixed with the date and time that the commands were run.  You can copy the contents of the files and paste them into the thread.

Not sure what you mean by 'both ways':  I meant, while installing the Linux Lite OS, at the same time also tried to install the updates package.  When I got the error that way, I installed just the Linux Lite OS by itself.  When that was done, I tried installing the update package, but got the same result.

[CountFoxx]

I am also confused.  I wanted to be at the position of
Linux Lite 7.4 fully installed as the single OS onto the laptop's internal disk.
The Live media used for installation has been fully removed.
The laptop freshly rebooted from the newly installed OS.

The laptop doesn't have an erase disk

This instruction

Install Linux Lite to your system using the erase disk - uncheck the download updates option

was meant to ask you to select the 'erase disk option' - I missed the word option which has confused things further - sorry about that.

I tried booting and updating the package software both ways. It downloads the package but runs into problems installing it. I tried to save the error log several times so I could present it here, but when I go to the folder where it should have been stored, it's not there.

Not sure what you mean by 'both ways' - there are several ways to do update/upgrade.  It is unfortunate that we can't see what your system is doing.

Provided you have booted from the laptop's internal disk, we can try another method to record progress.  Open a terminal as before (Ctrl Alt and T)

Run this command to get the system to check for possible updates.  You will need to enter your password if asked.

Code:

sudo apt-get update | tee ~/"$(date +"%Y_%m_%d_%T")-apt-get-update.txt"

Then run this command to initiate the upgrade process

Code:

sudo apt-get upgrade | tee ~/"$(date +"%Y_%m_%d_%T")-apt-get-upgrade.txt"

The second part of each command records the screen output to a text file in your home directory.

After running the commands you should find two new text files in your home folder.  The filenames with be prefixed with the date and time that the commands were run.  You can copy the contents of the files and paste them into the thread.

Just been informed that these updates are available:


1 : Name: zfs-initramfs INSTALLED: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.1 AVAILABLE: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4
2 : Name: zfsutils-linux INSTALLED: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.1 AVAILABLE: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4
3 : Name: libnvpair3linux INSTALLED: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.1 AVAILABLE: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4
4 : Name: libuutil3linux INSTALLED: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.1 AVAILABLE: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4
5 : Name: libzfs4linux INSTALLED: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.1 AVAILABLE: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4
6 : Name: libzpool5linux INSTALLED: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.1 AVAILABLE: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4
7 : Name: zfs-zed INSTALLED: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.1 AVAILABLE: 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4
8 : Name: firmware-sof-signed INSTALLED: 2023.12.1-1ubuntu1.4 AVAILABLE: 2023.12.1-1ubuntu1.7


However, I tried to update/install, then I got a similar error as shown below, (as well as after I first installed the OS).

[Instead of trying to save the Install Updates Error Log to the Laptop to post it. This time I decided to copy and paste it here.]


Install Updates Error log
===========================
Install Updates could not successfully download and install available updates.
Go to https://www.linuxliteos.com/forums/ and paste the log below into a new or existing thread for assistance.


============ Log ===========


Reading package lists...
Building dependency tree...
Reading state information...
Calculating upgrade...
The following upgrades have been deferred due to phasing:
nvidia-common ubuntu-drivers-common
The following packages have been kept back:
inxi zenity zenity-common
The following packages will be upgraded:
firmware-sof-signed libnvpair3linux libuutil3linux libzfs4linux
libzpool5linux zfs-initramfs zfs-zed zfsutils-linux
8 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 5 not upgraded.
1 not fully installed or removed.
Need to get 9,584 kB of archives.
After this operation, 33.8 kB of additional disk space will be used.
Get:1 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 zfs-initramfs amd64 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4 [25.2 kB]
Get:2 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 zfsutils-linux amd64 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4 [551 kB]
Get:3 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 libnvpair3linux amd64 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4 [62.1 kB]
Get:4 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 libuutil3linux amd64 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4 [53.2 kB]
Get:5 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 libzfs4linux amd64 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4 [224 kB]
Get:6 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 libzpool5linux amd64 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4 [1,397 kB]
Get:7 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 zfs-zed amd64 2.2.2-0ubuntu9.4 [67.9 kB]
Get:8 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates/main amd64 firmware-sof-signed all 2023.12.1-1ubuntu1.7 [7,205 kB]
Fetched 9,584 kB in 7s (1,278 kB/s)
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I am also confused.  I wanted to be at the position of
Linux Lite 7.4 fully installed as the single OS onto the laptop's internal disk.
The Live media used for installation has been fully removed.
The laptop freshly rebooted from the newly installed OS.

The laptop doesn't have an erase disk

This instruction

Install Linux Lite to your system using the erase disk - uncheck the download updates option

was meant to ask you to select the 'erase disk option' - I missed the word option which has confused things further - sorry about that.

I tried booting and updating the package software both ways. It downloads the package but runs into problems installing it. I tried to save the error log several times so I could present it here, but when I go to the folder where it should have been stored, it's not there.

Not sure what you mean by 'both ways' - there are several ways to do update/upgrade.  It is unfortunate that we can't see what your system is doing.

Provided you have booted from the laptop's internal disk, we can try another method to record progress.  Open a terminal as before (Ctrl Alt and T)

Run this command to get the system to check for possible updates.  You will need to enter your password if asked.

Code:

sudo apt-get update | tee ~/"$(date +"%Y_%m_%d_%T")-apt-get-update.txt"

Then run this command to initiate the upgrade process

Code:

sudo apt-get upgrade | tee ~/"$(date +"%Y_%m_%d_%T")-apt-get-upgrade.txt"

The second part of each command records the screen output to a text file in your home directory.

After running the commands you should find two new text files in your home folder.  The filenames with be prefixed with the date and time that the commands were run.  You can copy the contents of the files and paste them into the thread.

Not sure what you mean by 'both ways':  I meant, while installing the Linux Lite OS, at the same time also tried to install the updates package.  When I got the error that way, I installed just the Linux Lite OS by itself.  When that was done, I tried installing the update package, but got the same result.

Hit:2 https://ppa.launchpadcontent.net/mozillateam/ppa/ubuntu noble InRelease
Hit:3 http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-security InRelease
Hit:4 https://ppa.launchpadcontent.net/mozilla...ext/ubuntu noble InRelease
Hit:5 https://dl.google.com/linux/chrome/deb stable InRelease
Hit:6 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble InRelease
Get:7 https://packages.mozilla.org/apt mozilla InRelease [1,524 B]
Hit:8 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-updates InRelease
Hit:1 https://repo.linuxliteos.com/linuxlite galena InRelease
Hit:9 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu noble-backports InRelease
Get:10 https://packages.mozilla.org/apt mozilla/main all Packages [5,344 kB]
Get:11 https://packages.mozilla.org/apt mozilla/main i386 Packages [95.2 kB]
Get:12 https://packages.mozilla.org/apt mozilla/main amd64 Packages [101 kB]
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Reading package lists...
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The following upgrades have been deferred due to phasing:
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