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

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[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. Currently proposed for merging w/ upstream
https://code.launchpad.net/~khadgaray/software-center/lp926763/+merge/187054


[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

** Affects: software-center (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Medium
         Status: Triaged

** Affects: software-center (Ubuntu Precise)
     Importance: Medium
         Status: Confirmed

** Affects: software-center (Ubuntu Quantal)
     Importance: Medium
         Status: Confirmed


** Tags: patch precise quantal raring
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Cannot install local packages (.deb files) without network connection (offline)
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/926763
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