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This bug has been reported on the Ubuntu ISO testing tracker.

A list of all reports related to this bug can be found here:
http://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/qatracker/reports/bugs/1508063

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Title:
  In a live session installing binary drivers, stops them from
  installing on the system

Status in Release Notes for Ubuntu:
  New
Status in ubuntu-drivers-common package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  STEPS:
  1. Have a laptop that requires binary drivers
  2. Boot from dvd/pen driver
  3. Select try Ubuntu
  4. In the live desktop select system settings
  5. Select Software and Updates
  6. Select Additional Drivers Tab
  7. Select the binary drivers and install them
  8. Double click on Install Ubuntu <version>
  9. Select 3rd party drivers during the install process
  10. See if the driver is installed on the completed system

  EXPECTED:
  I expect the see the drivers for (Wifi in my case) the hardware to be installed

  ACTUAL:
  The wifi driver in my case is missing meaning I can not connect to the internet.

  TEMPORARY WORKAROUND:
  Reboot the live session and just run an install, this will then include the binary driver.

  OR

  Insert the boot medium, in Software and Updates select boot cd as a
  medium for install, refresh the package list and then install from the
  cd the missing drivers.

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