[Bug 240641] [NEW] flashplugin-nonfree won't detect a failed download

[Ryan]

Public bug reported:

Binary package hint: flashplugin-nonfree

I attempted to install flash earlier, and found that it wouldn't work
even after a reboot and multiple uninstall/install attempts.  I was
using synaptic and decided to pop open the terminal view to see what was
happening.  It turns out that the download from adobe wasn't working.
Either they moved the file or the site was down, regardless the file
never got downloaded.  Synaptic, however, is perfectly fine with that
and reports a successful install!!!

I'm glad I checked the terminal view or else I'd probably still be here
tearing my hair out trying to figure out why nothing was working.  If
the download fails, synaptic should kick out an error, not just go along
with it and report a successful installation when nothing has actually
been installed.

Steps to reproduce:
1) Open synaptic or browse to a site with flash and click the install missing plugins button
2) Stop the download from working (if adobe's site is actually up, manually disconnect or block with a firewall, whatever)
3) Watch synaptic ignore the download failed error
4) Verify that despite the "Installation Successful" message, nothing actually got installed

** Affects: flashplugin-nonfree (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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flashplugin-nonfree won't detect a failed download
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