Unable to add deb-src repository line from Other software tab using Add button
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Software Properties |
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software-properties (Ubuntu) |
New
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Undecided
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Unassigned |
Bug Description
Steps to reproduce:
1. Launch Software & Updates with `software-
2. Switch to *Other Software* tab
3. Click *Add*
4. Enter correct deb-src repository line like `deb-src http://
Expected result:
* the entered repository line is added in the list of current tab (and to sources.list), user was asked about reloading repository information
Actual result:
* user asked to enter password, the entered repository line is ignored, user is not informed, dialog closed without any messages
Workaround:
* add binary repository `deb http://
ProblemType: Bug
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 16.04
Package: software-
ProcVersionSign
Uname: Linux 4.15.0-46-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.20.1-0ubuntu2.18
Architecture: amd64
CurrentDesktop: MATE
Date: Sat May 11 15:08:45 2019
InstallationDate: Installed on 2018-08-07 (276 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu-MATE 16.04.3 LTS "Xenial Xerus" - Release amd64 (20170801)
PackageArchitec
SourcePackage: software-properties
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
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added: focal hirsute impish removed: cosmid disco eoan |
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added: jammy removed: xenial |