Hi guys, I would just like to know if anyone knows why apt-get install and apt-get update aren’t working on my ubuntu vps? It fails when it get to the connecting to archive.ubuntu.com part.
Thanks in advance, Francis
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Try editing /etc/resolv.conf <br> <br>If empty - enter <br>nameserver 8.8.8.8 <br>nameserver 8.8.4.4 <br> <br>and try again
Hi francis! What version of ubuntu are you running, and is it 32 or 64 bit? You can look in /etc/lsb-release and run the command “uname -a” if you’re not sure. <br> <br>Also, if you have 4.2.2.2 as a nameserver in your /etc/resolv.conf, change that to 8.8.4.4 <br> <br>
Thanks for your replies! Sorry for not answering your question Will but I tried Alex’s idea first and everything seems to be working now. Thanks guys! :D
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