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[Matthew Paul Thomas <mpt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

** Changed in: software-center (Ubuntu)
   Importance: Undecided => High

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Title:
  No feedback when purchase in previous Ubuntu version isn't available
  for this version

Status in “software-center” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  software-center-gtk3 trunk r2212, Ubuntu Ocelot

  1. In Ubuntu 11.04 or earlier, purchase an item in USC that isn't available for Ocelot.
  2. Do a clean install of Ocelot.
  3. Launch USC.
  4. Choose "File" > "Reinstall Previous Purchases".
  5. Select the item.
  6. Choose "Install".

  What happens:
  * Nothing visible.
  * At the terminal:
  ------------
  2011-08-25 19:03:22,074 - softwarecenter.backend - ERROR - error in _on_trans_finished 'Error: Package does not exist
  Check the spelling of the package name, and that the appropriate repository is enabled.

  Package [dbus.String(u'vendetta-online')] isn't available'
  2011-08-25 19:03:22,417 - softwarecenter.backend - WARNING - _on_trans_error: Transaction failed: None
   Package [dbus.String(u'vendetta-online')] isn't available
  ------------

  What should happen: I hadn't specified this at all. But probably something like:
  4. Any item that isn't available in this version of Ubuntu has a No symbol overlaid on the bottom left of its icon.
  5. The "Install" button isn't present.
  6. Clicking "More Info" takes you to a software item screen explaining that the item is not available for this version of Ubuntu, and that you should contact the vendor for an updated version.

  #5 alone would be a minimal fix.

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