The split is required to allow people to use the gnome-software app without .deb support. Some people want the app just for Flatpaks because the Snap Store handles .deb's and Snaps. I have seen several requests for this.
I apologize for not pinging loud enough but I had finalized the FFe request by April 1/April 2. ** Changed in: gnome-software (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gnome-software in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/2056767 Title: FFe: Sync gnome-software 46.0-4 (universe) from Debian unstable (main) with gnome-software packaging split To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-software/+bug/2056767/+subscriptions -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs