Thanks for your bugreport.
The file in question is problematic, from the log:
softwarecenter.backend - ERROR - error in _on_trans_finished 'Error: The
package is of bad quality
The installation of a package which violates the quality standards isn't
allowed. This could cause serious problems on your computer. Please contact the
person or organisation who provided this package file and include the details
beneath.
Lintian check results for /home/rogerb/Downloads/Osmos_1.6.1.deb:
E: Osmos: wrong-file-owner-uid-or-gid opt/ 1000/1000
...
If you could provide a link to the file I'm happy to have a closer look.
** Changed in: software-center (Ubuntu)
Status: New => Incomplete
** Changed in: software-center (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided => Low
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