It happens when the files in the trash doesn't have write permission for the current user. It is strange though, because trash panel applet will let empty the trash even if Nautilus would not.
-- Empty trash button in Nautilus disabled https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/335617 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs