Confirmed the lubuntu-software-center-update-db fix actually does do the trick. It is in postinst but clearly locked apt makes for a problem. Is there a postpostinst trigger? XD
** Description changed: STEPS TO REPRODUCE 1. Install Lubuntu Vivid form the alternate image 2. Open Lubuntu Software Center 3. Search for an uninstalled package (e.g. sakura) EXPECTED RESULTS * Can find uninstalled packages ACTUAL RESULTS * Cannot find uninstalled packages AFFECTS * alternate image only * i386 or amd64 * as far back as 12.04! * lubuntu-software-center 0.0.5~bzr135-0ubuntu1 and on WORKAROUNDS - * Install software-center with any other method and then lubuntu-software-center will work correctly + * `sudo lubuntu-software-center-build-db /var/cache/lsc_packages.db /usr/share/app-install/desktop/ /usr/share/LSC/categories.ini` * `sudo dpkg-reconfigure lubuntu-software-center` -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1446830 Title: can't find uninstalled packages on a system installed with the alternate image To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lubuntu-software-center/+bug/1446830/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
