I know others have come across the same problem, but does anyone know the answer?
pkgrm SMCvim
The following package is currently installed:
SMCvim vim
(sparc) 5.7
Do you want to remove this package? y
WARNING: Stale lock installed for pkgrm, pkg SUNWfwdcd quit in initial state.
Removing lock.
## Removing installed package instance <SMCvim>
(A previous attempt may have been unsuccessful.)
## Verifying package dependencies.
## Processing package information.
pkgrm: ERROR: bad read of contents file
pkgrm: ERROR: pathname=/kernel/drv/sparcv9/ge
pkgrm: ERROR: problem=unable to read mode/owner/group
It happens with all packages, not just 3rd party.
pkginfo works OK, but not with any switches
Solaris8 4/01
pkgrm SMCvim
The following package is currently installed:
SMCvim vim
(sparc) 5.7
Do you want to remove this package? y
WARNING: Stale lock installed for pkgrm, pkg SUNWfwdcd quit in initial state.
Removing lock.
## Removing installed package instance <SMCvim>
(A previous attempt may have been unsuccessful.)
## Verifying package dependencies.
## Processing package information.
pkgrm: ERROR: bad read of contents file
pkgrm: ERROR: pathname=/kernel/drv/sparcv9/ge
pkgrm: ERROR: problem=unable to read mode/owner/group
It happens with all packages, not just 3rd party.
pkginfo works OK, but not with any switches
Solaris8 4/01