Solved one problem, encountered another

[ejm]

*** UPDATE IN NEXT POST ***

In a recent post describing my inability to get the current EOS install media to be recognized by my (mid-2011) MacMini, I finally had an idea and a bit of breakthrough…

I managed to successfully install a legacy Feb 2021 ISO image of EOS after confirming SHA256. I even now have functioning wifi (although ethernet not recognized yet)… but here’s my current problem:

I successfully updated the mirrors. But then when trying to update the system itself - either through the Welcome screen or via sudo pacman or yay - I get ERRORS stating that the various .db files in /var/lib/pacman/sync are in an unrecognized archive format and the update then fails.

Any thoughts on how to address this current obstacle? If so, much appreciated!

[BTW, the “reflector-simple” mirror update option is shown to be in effect if that matters]

UPDATE IN NEXT POST

[ejm]

I seem to have found the solution here:

Errors running update

I installed EOS on a 2012 iMac in my garage I use when working on my cars. Once installed some weeks back, I am getting the following errors: Arch & EndeavourOS update check: :: Searching Arch & EndeavourOS for updates… endeavouros-mirrorlist 4.0.1-1 → 4.0.3-1 eos-bash-shared 1.8.2-1 → 1.9.6-1 eos-log-tool 1.4.6-1 → 1.4.7-1 eos-translations 1.1.36-1 → 1.1.37-1 inxi 3.3.05.1-1 → 3.3.06.1-1 reflector-simple 1.16.8-1 → 1.17.3-1 welcome 3.13.4-1 → 3.14.1-1 yay 10.3.0-1 → 10.3.1-1 Password…

I share this update in case it helps anyone else in a similar situation (as if that’s likely?)… but this is the pay-it-forward principle in action

The forum is an outstanding resource!