I just did a new install of Ubuntu Mate 14.04.2 LTS AMD64. After getting the updates/upgrades, etc., the Ubuntu Software Center (USC) will not open/work. When I start USC,
the main page (window) opens but nothing else happens. Then, after about 30 seconds, USC
closes. I sent an error report but don’t know what, if anything, will happen. I know that data is
sketchy but just don’t what to do to correct this issue. Help appreciated.
It is possible that the update partially (but silently) failed, breaking a dependency on USC. To fix this open a Terminal and then do
sudo apt-get check
sudo apt-get -f install
The first command checks for breakages; the second fixes them.
Edit: there was an update to the USC delivered last night, so it would be worth trying that also.
Hello. Sorry for the long delay in responding. First, I do appreciate the response(s) to my issue. However I, will I was waiting for any response, did another new install of Ubuntu Mate LTS. This last install cleared the problem I was having with the Software Center. So, from this point onward, it is now just a matter of continuing to get Ubuntu Mate set-up for my use. Hopefully, I will not encounter any further problems.