This bug was fixed in the package software-center - 13.10-0ubuntu1
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software-center (13.10-0ubuntu1) saucy; urgency=low
* New upstream release.
* debian/patches/00_bzr-no-network-local-debs.patch:
- Don't require network for installing local debs. (LP: #926763)
-- Rodney Dawes <rodney.da...@ubuntu.com> Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:03:35 -0400
** Changed in: software-center (Ubuntu)
Status: Triaged => Fix Released
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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:
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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