Cockpit-alerts is not installing

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Error while installing package: trying to overwrite '/etc/dbus-1/system.d/org._45drives.Houston.conf', which is also in package cockpit-zfs 1.2.24-1jammy

This on a Ubuntu LTS system.
Those of us of a certain age remember Firesign Theater's advice, "When you're two places at once, you're no place at all." 

Should be an easy fix.
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Hey @DismalWizard , What OS is this and what package are you trying to install that conflicts with cockpit-zfs?

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Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS I was running a system update. The specific gripe is

Error while installing package: trying to overwrite '/etc/dbus-1/system.d/org._45drives.Houston.conf', which is also in package cockpit-zfs 1.2.24-1jammy

Apparently, the real issue is both packages are attempting to update a shared configuration file Houston.conf. 

Updating fails at this point leaving pending updates.
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Here’s the details on the .conf file

Modedrwxr-xr-x

Ownerroot (0)

Grouproot (0)

Size4.00 KiB

Accessed4/27/2026, 10:40:24 AM

Modified4/24/2026, 10:03:24 AM

Created4/24/2026, 10:03:24 AM

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This issue should now be resolved. We pushed an update late afternoon to resolve this.

Please let me know if this issue has not been resolved

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Thanks, Hutch. These things happen. Pleased with the way 45Drives responds when they do. Being 15 years retired, my DevOps skills are sadly atrophied so your response is deeply appreciated. Rocky HL-4 (and Rocky with teeth) are next to a pair of TrueNAS Mini+ with me wondering what to do when one loses its magic smoke. I think I know.

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I’m glad to hear everything is resolved. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for any other questions or issues that come up