Ubuntu Software Center doesn't work offline
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
software-center (Ubuntu) |
Triaged
|
Medium
|
Unassigned |
Bug Description
Binary package hint: software-center
I have a Dell netbook that I use while on a bus, away from Internet
access. Often I discover a package in software-center that I want to
install as soon as I get home, get to work, or get into a restaurant.
Steps to reproduce:
1. Disconnect from the Internet.
2. Open Ubuntu Software Center.
3. Search for sqlite.
4. In the search result for SQLite database browser, choose Install.
Expected result:
The package is queued for download. The next time I connect to the
Internet, Update Manager runs and includes the package in its list.
Actual result:
Failed to download files
Check your Internet connection.
It's no biggie, but a package wishlist is on my wishlist.
ProblemType: Bug
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.10
Package: software-center 3.0.5
ProcVersionSign
Uname: Linux 2.6.35-22-generic i686
NonfreeKernelMo
Architecture: i386
Date: Sat Nov 13 15:21:47 2010
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 9.10 "Karmic Koala" - Release i386 (20091028.5)
PackageArchitec
ProcEnviron:
LANG=en_US.utf8
SHELL=/bin/bash
SourcePackage: software-center
Changed in software-center (Ubuntu): | |
importance: | Undecided → Medium |
status: | New → Triaged |
I think this might be a duplicate. But anyway, I've designed how this could work. <https:/ /wiki.ubuntu. com/SoftwareCen ter#pause>: "Whenever the computer is not connected to the Internet, USC should go into Paused mode automatically."