I tested this on the version of Software in proposed (3.20.5-0ubuntu0.16.04.6) and it's working there.
So it seems that the fix is already in proposed and should roll out as an update soon. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gnome-software in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1672424 Title: Cannot install Debian files outside of the repositories To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-release-notes/+bug/1672424/+subscriptions -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs