[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.
* This is affecting Ubuntu's usability on desktop for our customer [Test Case] 1. Download .deb file 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. [Regression Potential] * Installation would fail, if dependencies are not meet given that USC lacks the ability to install a group of packages. ** Patch added: "proposed patch for precise" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+bug/926763/+attachment/3487195/+files/local-install.debdiff -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/926763 Title: Cannot install local packages (.deb files) without network connection (offline) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+bug/926763/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
