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Comment 28 for bug 911706

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Nuriyasov (nuriyasov) wrote : Re: [Bug 911706] Re: USC relies on NM to be online, can't force online if not using NM

Seems like that "dimming install button" functionality is not needed, why
even implement such thing?
Perhaps dev should simply remove or disable it? Less code means less bugs,
doesn't it?

2013/1/9 Mateusz Stachowski <email address hidden>

> ** Attachment added: "log file with NM service stopped"
>
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+bug/911706/+attachment/3477331/+files/USC_only_wvdial.log
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> Title:
> USC relies on NM to be online, can't force online if not using NM
>
> Status in “software-center” package in Ubuntu:
> Incomplete
>
> Bug description:
> Much like Firefox and Evolution, USC relies on knowing the system is
> online via Network Manager. If NM is 'offline' (e.g. disconnected from
> wired and not associated with any wifi access points) then USC will
> not show reviews and will disable the Install button.
>
> This is fine if you use Network Manager to get online. If you have to
> use something else (for example to use pppoe) then you will not be
> able to install apps in USC, or read reviews.
>
> Other applications work around this by providing a 'Go online' option
> somewhere in a menu. For example Firefox has the 'Work Offline' menu
> item in the "File" menu which becomes ticked when network manger is
> offline.
>
> Perhaps USC could implement a similar feature?
>
> ProblemType: Bug
> DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04
> Package: software-center 5.1.4
> ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.2.0-7.13-generic 3.2.0-rc7
> Uname: Linux 3.2.0-7-generic x86_64
> NonfreeKernelModules: nvidia wl
> ApportVersion: 1.90-0ubuntu1
> Architecture: amd64
> Date: Wed Jan 4 11:25:25 2012
> InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 11.10 "Oneiric Ocelot" - Beta amd64 (20110901)
> PackageArchitecture: all
> SourcePackage: software-center
> UpgradeStatus: Upgraded to precise on 2011-12-22 (12 days ago)
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