[Bug 426215] Re: [UIF exception] apt:package-name isn't handled by the Store when appropriate

[Michael Vogt]

Uploaded the desktop-file-utils change now to natty.

** Package changed: apturl (Ubuntu) => desktop-file-utils (Ubuntu)

** Changed in: desktop-file-utils (Ubuntu)
       Status: New => Fix Committed

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Title:
  [UIF exception] apt:package-name isn't handled by the Store when
  appropriate

Status in “desktop-file-utils” package in Ubuntu:
  Fix Committed
Status in “software-center” package in Ubuntu:
  Fix Released

Bug description:
  User Interface Freeze Exception Justification:
  What this does: apt: URIs will open with Software Center instead of with apturl. This is part of the Software Center specifications.

  I have tested this change and it works.

  Benefits of this change: When installing software from an apt link,
  users will be able to see a screenshot, ratings and reviews (file
  size, version number, etc.) as opposed to only seeing a small
  installer window with the software description. Ubuntu Software Center
  is a much better looking and more useful interface than the simple
  apturl window.

  Caveat: This still won't affect apt: URIs typed into Firefox (LP:
  #634915) as ubufox calls apturl directly. This will however benefit
  apt: links in yelp.

  https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-doc/2011-April/015534.html
  https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-translators/2011-April/004623.html
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  software-store 0.2.2, Ubuntu Karmic; Ubuntu Software Center 1.1.12, Ubuntu Lucid

  1. Copy and paste "apt:abiword" (without quotes) into Firefox's address field. (If you already have AbiWord installed, substitute the name of a package that isn't installed.)
  2. Press Enter.
  3. Choose "OK".

  What happens:
  2. An "Install additional software?" alert appears, asking "Do you want to install package 'abiword'?".

  What should happen:
  2. From <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SoftwareCenter#apturl>: "Opening an apt: URL should launch the Ubuntu Software Center directly to the appropriate screen; or if it is already open, focus it, wait until any currently-open alerts or dialogs have been dismissed, and then switch to the appropriate screen."