The new python-apt in precise fixes the issue, I tested it with the latest 32bit skype and it did a correct dependency resolution in ht multiarch scenario.
** Package changed: software-center (Ubuntu) => python-apt (Ubuntu) ** Changed in: python-apt (Ubuntu) Assignee: (unassigned) => Michael Vogt (mvo) -- 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/854839 Title: Skype deb i386 fails to install on Oneiric 64bit Status in “python-apt” package in Ubuntu: Fix Released Bug description: The 64 bit skype pkg from skype.com is a i386 pkg which uses ia32-libs, in Oneirc one needs to use the skype32 bit pkg. After downloading it from skype, and double clicking on it brings up software center to install. On a 64 bit system software center says that its: Wong architecture 'i386' and presents an "Install" button. Clicking the button does nothing With the new multiarch capabilities in Oneiric is should install and run. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.10 Package: software-center 4.1.23.3 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.0.0-11.18-generic 3.0.4 Uname: Linux 3.0.0-11-generic x86_64 ApportVersion: 1.23-0ubuntu1 Architecture: amd64 Date: Tue Sep 20 12:26:04 2011 EcryptfsInUse: Yes InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 11.10 "Oneiric Ocelot" - Beta amd64 (20110911) PackageArchitecture: all ProcEnviron: PATH=(custom, user) LANG=en_US.UTF-8 SHELL=/bin/bash SourcePackage: software-center UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-apt/+bug/854839/+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