I think the issue with update-manager is not just about providing the missing package. Its a larger issue with the way of working.
Please take a second look at the bug report/request. ** Changed in: update-manager (Ubuntu) Status: Fix Released => Incomplete -- Partial update removes existing packages without checking/installing replacements https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/219444 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs