[Bug 45722] Re: flashplugin-nonfree doesn't uses the proxy debconf key

[Neil Broadley]

Confirmed here too on 8.04.  This issue is also affects some other
restricted packages MSTcorefonts, which also hang.  If you're not
showing "details", then the Synaptic or Add/Remove programs dialog box
just appears to hang.  Worse, it hangs with the main status not showing
which package is causing the problem (ie, if it's just installing
gstreamer, then that's what shows on the dialog, but it's really flash
or core fonts which is causing the hang).

Every organisation I've worked at uses proxy servers for its internet
access, so I'm surprised at jhodapp's assertion that they aren't as
common as they used to be.  Without them, it's often impossible to run
corporate cache, policy filtering or anti-virus solutions for web
browsing.  I'd assert the opposite - that proxies are gaining popularity
in corporate environments.

Regardless of their popularity, synaptic is essentially broken for
restricted app installs if they are in use.  I agree with Sander
Marechal - this isn't "wishlist" - this is a serious bug, particularly
given that the people most likely to be affected by the bug (those in
corporate environments forced to use proxy servers) are also the most
likely to want to use the apps that now don't install (Java, Flash,
Microsoft fonts) as a result of the bug.

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flashplugin-nonfree doesn't uses the proxy debconf key
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/45722
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