** Patch added: "proposed patch for precise" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+bug/926763/+attachment/3838284/+files/local-precise.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 : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~desktop-packages More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
