More info. Starting redshift from the command line shows this:
(Using Kubuntu, so there is no gnome-clock)
$ redshift
Trying location provider `geoclue'...
Unable to obtain master client: Did not receive a reply. Possible causes
include: the remote application did not send a reply, the message
[Expired for redshift (Ubuntu) because there has been no activity for 60
days.]
** Changed in: redshift (Ubuntu)
Status: Incomplete = Expired
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The 'gtk-redshift ' (GUI for redshift) package is broken on my system too, but
redshift works fine on my Dell Inspiron 14r N4010 when invoked from the command
line.
The ubuntu manpage for redshift complete with examples:
http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/natty/man1/redshift.1.html
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Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.
** Changed in: redshift (Ubuntu)
Status: New = Confirmed
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redshift does not work
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