02-25-2015, 05:40 PM
I don't know if this is the proper way to do this, but when I have broken or held packages, I use "Install / Remove Software" also known as Synaptic package manager. In synaptic I go to the "Edit" menu and click "Unmark All" then go back in the "Edit" menu and click "Fix Broken Packages" this will usually fix the problem and allow you to install the package you are trying to get.
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” - Thomas Edison