Unable to install deb-file stored on Desktop (which is controlled by nautilus-desktop) with GDebi
Steps to reproduce:
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Install Ubuntu 18.10
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Download some deb-file to the desktop - for with help of terminal:
cd ~/Desktop apt-get download meld
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Install GDebi package installer with
sudo apt install gdebi
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Select deb-file on desktop, make right click on it, select Open With Other Application select GDebi Package Installer, click Select, in opened window select Install Package
Expected results:
- GDebi asks user (sudo-able) password and installs the package
Actual results:
- GDebi do not ask user for password and do not install the package
Notes:
- first seen on AskUbuntu ( https://askubuntu.com/q/1099387/66509 )
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- this bug was reported to LaunchPad.net as - https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/1807761