[Bug 926763] Re: Cannot install local packages (.deb files) without network connection (offline)

[Brian Murray]

I've uploaded the debdiff (with some minor changes) to Precise, I
question whether it is worth the work of uploading it to Quantal an
Raring though.  Is there anyone who wants to see it fixed in those
releases?

** Changed in: software-center (Ubuntu Precise)
       Status: Confirmed => Triaged

** Changed in: software-center (Ubuntu Precise)
     Assignee: (unassigned) => Brian Murray (brian-murray)

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Title:
  Cannot install local packages (.deb files) without network connection
  (offline)

Status in “software-center” package in Ubuntu:
  Fix Released
Status in “software-center” source package in Precise:
  Triaged
Status in “software-center” source package in Quantal:
  Won't Fix

Bug description:
  [Impact]
  * On Ubuntu, when the software-center is invoked to install a package from a local .deb file, the Install-Button is deactivated while not connected to the internet.

  [Regression Potential]
   I dont see any regression potential here. This has been merged into upstream.

  [Test Case]
   1. Download .deb file  ( apt-get download mpg123)
   2. Disconnect from internet
   3. Attempt to install .deb by double-clicking
     a. Actual Results: the 'install' button is greyed out and not clickable.
     b. Expected Results: should be able to install normally.

  [Other Info]
  Known Workaround: Install with dpkg from CLI

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