Ubuntu 12.04 beta 2 GStreamer codec installer (gnome-codec-install)

Bug #972958 reported by SignedAdam
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gnome-codec-install (Ubuntu)
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Bug Description

ubuntu 12.04 beta 2, would not install the streaming plugin called "GStreamer codec installer (gnome-codec-install)" after a search box finds the plugin, it asks if its ok to install the checked plugins, I tick the box and then click install, a error message comes up, I can not make the error appear again, as I applied a work around, I went to the Ubuntu software centre and searched rhythmbox then ticked "GStreamer codec installer (gnome-codec-install" and apply, after i could stream the Ministry of Sound radio station which is :

http://ministry-http.contentbowl.co.uk/mosradiowma.asx

Please fix it

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SignedAdam (signedadam)
summary: - Ubuntu 12.04 beta 2 GStreamer codec installer (gnome-codec-install
+ Ubuntu 12.04 beta 2 GStreamer codec installer (gnome-codec-install)
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Ubuntu Foundations Team Bug Bot (crichton) wrote :

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SignedAdam (signedadam) wrote :

I have supplied all the information I can about the bug, Please could someone take action, as this bug is part of ubuntu's way of installing plugins for playing media, and I feel its important, as it makes installing the codes, plugins, you need easier, but in it's current state, it wont be helping anyone, and will show a error, people will have to use my work around till this bug is fixed!

"Work Around"
I went to the Ubuntu software centre and searched rhythmbox then ticked "GStreamer codec installer (gnome-codec-install" and apply, after i could stream the Ministry of Sound radio station

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Fabio Marconi (fabiomarconi) wrote :

Thank you for taking the time to report this bug and helping to make Ubuntu better. This bug did not have a package associated with it, which is important for ensuring that it gets looked at by the proper developers. You can learn more about finding the right package at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Bugs/FindRightPackage . I have classified this bug as a bug in gnome-codec-install.

When reporting bugs in the future please use apport by using 'ubuntu-bug' and the name of the package affected. You can learn more about this functionality at https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ReportingBugs.

affects: ubuntu → gnome-codec-install (Ubuntu)
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SignedAdam (signedadam) wrote :

Thank you @Fabio Marconi (fabiomarconi) for finding the right package, I hope this helps get the bug fixed

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Launchpad Janitor (janitor) wrote :

Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.

Changed in gnome-codec-install (Ubuntu):
status: New → Confirmed
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