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

[Ritesh Khadgaray]

** Patch added: "proposed patch for raring"
   https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+bug/926763/+attachment/3838288/+files/local-raring.debdiff

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

Status in “software-center” package in Ubuntu:
  Triaged
Status in “software-center” source package in Precise:
  Confirmed
Status in “software-center” source package in Quantal:
  Confirmed

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. 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

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