Public bug reported:
STEPS:
1. Have a laptop that requires binary drivers
2. Boot from dvd/pen driver
3. Select try Ubuntu
4. In the live desktop select system settings
5. Select Software and Updates
6. Select Additional Drivers Tab
7. Select the binary drivers and install them
8. Double click on Install Ubuntu <version>
9. Select 3rd party drivers during the install process
10. See if the driver is installed on the completed system
EXPECTED:
I expect the see the drivers for (Wifi in my case) the hardware to be installed
ACTUAL:
The wifi driver in my case is missing meaning I can not connect to the internet.
TEMPORARY WORKAROUND:
Reboot the live session and just run an install, this will then include the
binary driver.
OR
Insert the boot medium, in Software and Updates select boot cd as a
medium for install, refresh the package list and then install from the
cd the missing drivers.
** Affects: ubuntu-drivers-common (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
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Title:
In a live session installing binary drivers, stops them from
installing on the system
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