[collieman]

When trying to install apps on my jailbroken ipod, the package successfully download, but fails when unpacking. The error message reads Error: Package cannot be unpacked. This did not always happen. I was able to install the NES emulator. What should I do?

[CyberGreg]

How did you get the Installer app installed?

It sounds like the "ditto" command is not able to execute.

Have you tried reinstalling Installer app?

[collieman]

I copied it to the applications folder on my ipod using an ftp. I haven't tried reinstalling it. Should i remove it from my ipod with the ftp, then put it back? Even when I launch the application "installer.app" using command line, the problem occurs.

I reinstalled it, and still no luck. this is what happens in terminal: 2007-10-15 21:31:14.632 Installer[99:d03] Status: Unpacking package...
>>> Copying /var/root/Library/Installer/Temp/package.zip
ditto: Couldn't read PKZip signature
2007-10-15 21:31:14.797 Installer[99:9477] Error: Package could not be unpacked!
2007-10-15 21:31:15.896 Installer[99:d03] Status: Cleaning Up...
2007-10-15 21:31:16.068 Installer[99:d03] *** NSTimer discarding exception '*** -[NSCFArray removeLastObject]: index (0) beyond bounds (0)' that raised during firing of timer with target 0x38bb9d7c and selector '_callbackTimer:'

[CyberGreg]

Well looks like it's not a "ditto" problem, looks like a problem with whatever file it's trying to expand.

What are you trying to install?

[collieman]

I have tried installing a few things, but apollo and lights out both failed.

[CyberGreg]

Has anything installed properly through Installer (before or after some point)?

You are still using your "1.1.1 jailbreak" BSD files, right or did you install the BSD on Installer?

[collieman]

I installed a NES emulator properly. I don't think I installed the BSD but I don't know for sure