[Bug 1174671] [NEW] Syntax error /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/01autoremove-kernels

[Bertie Davel]

Public bug reported:

Did a normal update of Ubuntu 12.04 via Software Updater.  Restart
requested.  After restart Software Updater does not want to run/open and
red "error/stop" icon is displayed in the top right toolbar.  The error
message is:

E: Syntax error /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/01autoremove-kernels:1: Extra junk
at end of file

Tried running sudo apt-get in various forms but always errors with above message.
Tried running Synapitic, program exist with same error.
Software Updater does not respond to mouse clicks.

01autoremove-kernels is a compiled file - unable to edit.

Thanks

** Affects: apt (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Title:
  Syntax error /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/01autoremove-kernels

Status in “apt” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  Did a normal update of Ubuntu 12.04 via Software Updater.  Restart
  requested.  After restart Software Updater does not want to run/open
  and red "error/stop" icon is displayed in the top right toolbar.  The
  error message is:

  E: Syntax error /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/01autoremove-kernels:1: Extra junk
  at end of file

  Tried running sudo apt-get in various forms but always errors with above message.
  Tried running Synapitic, program exist with same error.
  Software Updater does not respond to mouse clicks.

  01autoremove-kernels is a compiled file - unable to edit.

  Thanks

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