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[Bug 1430759] Re: Software center does not show up configuration dialogue for applications that needs configuration at install time

 

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

** Changed in: software-center (Ubuntu)
       Status: New => Confirmed

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Title:
  Software center does not show up configuration dialogue for
  applications that needs configuration at  install time

Status in software-center package in Ubuntu:
  Confirmed

Bug description:
  When I try to install lirc with Ubuntu Software Center, lirc remaining
  unconfigure because here does not show up configuration window for
  lirc package. (same same behavior for another applications that needs
  configuration on install e.g. tvtime)

  This problem does not occur when I try to install lirc from
  commandline with "sudo apt-get install lirc". See screenshot.

  Steps to reproduce (example):

  - Open Ubuntu Software Center
  - Try to install tvtime (or lirc)

  Expected result:

  - An configuration dialogue shown to enter same options, after which
  the changed would be applied.

  Actual result:

  - Software center does not show up configuration dialogue and freezes
  while installing. As results users that use Ubuntu Software Center to
  install this apllication report same bugs:

  https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/tvtime/+bug/1374762
  https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/tvtime/+bug/1428681

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