[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.
* This is affecting Ubuntu's usability on desktop for our customer [Test Case] 1. Download .deb file 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. [Regression Potential] * Installation would fail, if dependencies are not meet given that USC lacks the ability to install a group of packages. ** Patch added: "proposed patch for precise" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+bug/926763/+attachment/3487195/+files/local-install.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 Oneiric: New Status in “software-center” source package in Precise: Confirmed Status in “software-center” source package in Quantal: New Bug description: Software Center version 5.2.2.2, Ubuntu 12.04 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. This is annoying as the software center is unusable slow while connected on my machine, but that's another bug. 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 : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
