** Description changed: - Software Center version 5.2.2.2, Ubuntu 12.04 + [Impact] + * On Ubuntu, when the software-center is invoked to install a package from a local .deb file, the Install-Button is deactivated while not connected to the internet. - On Ubuntu 11.10, when the software-center is invoked to install a - package from a local .deb file, the Install-Button is deactivated while - not connected to the internet. + [Regression Potential] + I dont see any regression potential here. Currently proposed for merging w/ upstream + https://code.launchpad.net/~khadgaray/software-center/lp926763/+merge/187054 - This is annoying as the software center is unusable slow while - connected on my machine, but that's another bug. + + [Test Case] + 1. Download .deb file ( apt-get download mpg123) + 2. Disconnect from internet + 3. Attempt to install .deb by double-clicking + a. Actual Results: the 'install' button is greyed out and not clickable. + b. Expected Results: should be able to install normally. + + [Other Info] + Known Workaround: Install with dpkg from CLI
** Patch removed: "proposed patch for raring" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+bug/926763/+attachment/3487447/+files/local-install-raring.debdiff -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Desktop Packages, which is subscribed to software-center in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/926763 Title: Cannot install local packages (.deb files) without network connection (offline) Status in “software-center” package in Ubuntu: Triaged Status in “software-center” source package in Precise: Confirmed Status in “software-center” source package in Quantal: Confirmed Bug description: [Impact] * On Ubuntu, when the software-center is invoked to install a package from a local .deb file, the Install-Button is deactivated while not connected to the internet. [Regression Potential] I dont see any regression potential here. Currently proposed for merging w/ upstream https://code.launchpad.net/~khadgaray/software-center/lp926763/+merge/187054 [Test Case] 1. Download .deb file ( apt-get download mpg123) 2. Disconnect from internet 3. Attempt to install .deb by double-clicking a. Actual Results: the 'install' button is greyed out and not clickable. b. Expected Results: should be able to install normally. [Other Info] Known Workaround: Install with dpkg from CLI To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+bug/926763/+subscriptions -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages Post to : desktop-packages@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
