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Autoclean clears out the local repository of retrieved package files.
sudo apt-get autoclean -
Force installation/removal of packages. ☠Use with caution
sudo apt-get --force-yes install <pkgname>and
sudo apt-get --force-yes remove <pkgname>
Also as always, you can use dpkg to install, remove and purge packages.
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Install
sudo dpkg -i <pkgname> -
Remove
sudo dpkg -r <pkgname> -
Purge
sudo dpkg -P <pkgname>
http://askubuntu.com/questions/438345/how-to-remove-install-a-package-that-is-not-fully-installed