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Submitted by ernesto on Fri, 16/08/2024 - 09:41
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http://es.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/dists/focal/universe/dep11/icons-64x64.tar Error writing to output file - write (28: No space left on device) [IP: 185.125.190.81 80]

Submitted by developsite on Fri, 16/08/2024 - 09:59

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The error message you're encountering indicates a storage-related issue on your device. Let's break down the problem and provide some solutions:

Error Explanation

The error "No space left on device" occurs when your system attempts to download and write the file "icons-64x64.tar" from the Ubuntu repository, but there isn't enough free space available on your storage device[1].

Possible Causes

  • Insufficient disk space: Your hard drive or partition is full or nearly full.
  • Temporary directory full: The /tmp directory might be out of space.
  • Inode exhaustion: Although rare, you may have run out of available inodes.

Solutions

Free up disk space

:
  • Remove unnecessary files and applications
  • Clear package manager cache (e.g., `sudo apt clean`)
  • Empty the trash

Check available space

:
  • Use the command `df -h` to view available disk space
  • Use `df -i` to check inode usage

Resize partitions:

  • If possible, consider resizing your partitions to allocate more space to the affected area

Temporary workaround:

  • Download the file to an external storage device with sufficient space

System maintenance

:
  • Run `sudo apt autoremove` to remove unnecessary packages
  • Use disk usage analyzers like `du` or `ncdu` to identify large files or directories

After implementing these solutions, try downloading the file again. If the issue persists, you may need to perform a more thorough system cleanup or consider upgrading your storage device.