[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Hello Extender. Thanks for this additional information. Could you please run: $ sudo update-apt-xapian-index and attach the output to this report? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Can confirm that bug for Oneiric Beta2 with all updates (upgraded from 11.04). Or maybe it is another bug? Quick search displays only a to f results, no packages for g. to z. package names. sudo update-apt-xapian-index didn't work too. -- You received this bug notification becau

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Won't fix after such a long time? Muahaha.. You lammas... -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 Title: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages To manage notifications ab

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Can confirm that the problem persists for me in Natty Ubuntu 11.04 (fresh install). However it fixed itself as soon I ran some updates to linux headers -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Did it to me once, and once only, on 64 bit 10.04, and then an update seemed to fix it. Have you tried the xapian workaround in comment 34? -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 Title:

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

one solution might be to (not) search for Adept (KDE universe) but that would mean downloading 288MB of stuff to run KDE stuff - id rather use the CDrom but synaptic dont seem compatible with the install CDRom (i filed a bug for that)... -- You received this bug notification because you are a mem

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

i have installed 10.04 64bit i applied updates via Synaptic Package manager (got latest version of all things) now go to Electronics (universe), scroll down to qucs <- this is what you are searching for, and note that it contains the words Circuit and Simulator now you do not need to go back to

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Please do not close a bug in 10.04 LTS if it is reproducible in that package. For help when trying to reproduce bugs, please contact the bugsquad on IRC freenode channel #ubuntu-bugsquad. No bug that is valid in 10.04 should be closed if it can be fixed. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Does this bug still occur to anyone in 10.10? It does not to me. So I would propose to close it. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

** This bug has been flagged as a security vulnerability ** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu) Status: Fix Released => In Progress ** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu Jaunty) Status: Fix Released => Incomplete ** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu Jaunty) Status: Incomplete => Confirmed *

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

oops, sorry for the last post, the command-line rebuild of the Xapian cache restores also the search button - I had the target still set to "version" from previous trials. So, summarizing: after upgrade from LTS to LTS the Xapian cache is outdated, and Synaptic doesn't recognize this and so misses

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Confirming this bug after an upgrade from Hardy LTS to Lucid LTS. The command-line (rebuild Xapian index) restored the quick search functionality, but the search button search is still unable to find most packages ... -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Did updating help? Did the normal 'search' button find any? -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubunt

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

This bug persists in Ubuntu 10.04 In a brand new installation of Ubuntu 10.04 the quicksearch does not display Thunderbird or (*any*) Broadcom packages. The packages are plainly available in the sources and commandline apt-get install thunderbird functions correctly. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusa

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu) Status: Fix Released => Fix Committed ** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu) Status: Fix Committed => Fix Released -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because yo

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I woudl also be interessted in the output of (in a termnal): $ sudo synaptic -o Debug::Synaptic::Xapian=true -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscrib

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

@cremac: this may well be a different bug than the original one, could you please let me know if this is reproducable? Did synpatic not detect that the search index is out-of-date and rebuild it? -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You re

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu Jaunty) Status: New => Fix Released -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mai

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu Jaunty) Status: Fix Released => New -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mai

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Hi, I just installed Ubuntu Karmic and same bug appeared. I was able to find packages only using search (pop-up). If i used quick search only installed packages are listed. screens: http://snap.cremac.net/synaptic_a.png http://snap.cremac.net/synaptic_b.png solution described in comment #34 helpe

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu Jaunty) Status: Fix Released => Fix Committed ** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu Jaunty) Status: Fix Committed => Fix Released -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notificat

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I also have problem with Quick Search function in Synaptic. When I enter the word "psi" into search field I only get one answer "psi- translations". The searching by "Search" buton find more packages, especially the "psi" package. None of above solution help me. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable -

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Hi, I made a fresh install of Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty AMD64 and the quick search box on Synaptic wasn't working, so looking on the net I found 3 solution, and only 1 worked out. The first one... old bug: sudo update-apt-xapian-index (didn't work) The second one... changing the repo of the package (didn

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu Jaunty) Status: Fix Released => Fix Committed ** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu Jaunty) Status: Fix Committed => Fix Released -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notificat

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I can also confirm that this bug persists as can be seen from this duplicate #356318. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubun

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

+1 This bug persists for me in Jaunty. The solution of running sudo update- apt-xapian-index is still valid. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscri

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

On an upgrade from Hardy to Jaunty (via Intrepid) I found out that package apt-xapian-index was not installed. Installing it solved this problem for me. After installing it, an indexing task started automatically, which progress is shown by issuing: sudo update-apt-xapian-index. Upon completion o

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I can confirm this bug on a fresh Jaunty Netbook Remix. "sudo update- apt-xapian-index" do not fix it. Deleting the /var/lib/apt-xapian-index/ directory and rebuilding with "sudo update-apt-xapian-index" solved the problem -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launc

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I can confirm it on a fresh Jaunty RC install. It occured when adding "deb http://www.ftd4linux.nl/releases/ubuntu jaunty main" and the matching key (http://www.ftd4linux.nl/releases/ubuntu/gpg.key) to the Synaptic Package Manager. "sudo update-apt-xapian-index" worked for me as a fix. -- [Intr

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

'sudo update-apt-xapian-index' worked for me as well. And I also installed without internet connection. My wireless driver didnt pick up until second reboot. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because y

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Thanks for this additional information. The bug that got fixed is that the index is outdated on fresh installs and does not contain universe. There is a pending SRU fix for the problem that the index is not updated on upgrades quickly enough (bug #365151). The bug described in comment 33 is probab

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I had the same problem on Jaunty RC; "sudo update-apt-xapian-index" didn't work (I closed Synaptic), so I deleted /var/lib/apt-xapian-index/ and then the fix worked. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification b

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I can confirm the problem. It occurs on different machines when searching for freenx package (Repository setup unstructions can be found here ). I can also confirm that "sudo update-apt-xapian-index" workaround is working though it is a nuisance. -- [Int

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Just installed the release candidate which came out after the fix was released and have to mention that it's still not fixed (at least on my computer) But the workaround works which is good. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You receiv

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

This bug persists for me in Jaunty. The solution of running sudo update- apt-xapian-index is still valid. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu Jaunty) Status: Fix Committed => Fix Released -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubunt

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

This should be fixed now in jaunty (current dailies), feedback is very welcome. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bug

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu Jaunty) Status: Triaged => Fix Committed -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bug

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

The problem here is that the apt-xapian-index information is copied from the livecd. This is fixed now in ubiquity, it will not copy this over. This means that synaptic will build the index on first run. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/28879

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

** Also affects: synaptic (Ubuntu Jaunty) Importance: Medium Assignee: Michael Vogt (mvo) Status: Triaged -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

It's a hipotesis, but this issue seems to worsen when the computer is connect with a hidden wireless network. When in an unsecure wireless network synapse worked nicely, -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notificati

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

This is just to confirm the issue on a fresh install of Intrepid. The workaround worked for me too. Notice that I installed the system with Internet connection disabled. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notificati

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

"sudo update-apt-xapian-index" did make things better. But there is some other strange behavior of QuickSearch, e.g., with key word "linux", all those "linux-*" packages won't show up, but with "linux-", they, together with many other packages, will show up. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

@Robert In my eyes the solution for this should be inside software-properties-gtk. When you add a new repo via software-properties-gtk, the index should be updated aswell along with the repositories. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I have the same issue. Quick Search, searches only installed packages!! Finaly, 'sudo update-apt-xapian-index' solved this issue, but do I have to do this for every new repo?? -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug not

Re: [Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

> The "sudo update-apt-xapian-index" command fixed this issue for me, > also. This isn't really a synaptic bug per se, but I'm not sure where it should be reassigned. Essentially we should arrange for the index to be generated either on the first apt/synaptic run, or at the end of the install pro

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I ran into this same problem with Intrepid, fresh install from the live CD. Looking in "Add/Remove Programs", I can find a given program. Yet, when using quick search in Synaptic and regular search, I only see installed packages. In a previous install, this problem went away after I installed so

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I've just installed another repository: http://deb.mulx.net/ intrepid main . I had to apply the xapian solution once again. I think this ploblem is highly important. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I had the same bug, and the "sudo update-apt-xapian-index" command fixed it. Fresh install of Ubuntu 8.10 from live CD on an HP laptop running on an AMD Turion 64. I also want to point out that when scrolling down in the list in synaptic I -could- find packages from multiverse and other non-stand

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Under 8.10, installed with wubi alongside XP, neither my "sudo apt-get" nor my synaptic were working. "sudo update-apt-xapian-index" appears to have fixed both. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification becau

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

If it matters, I can confirm once more that "sudo update-apt-xapian-index" fixes the problem. Also I would like to join the opinion that it is a bud with high importance. Package installation is the one thing, which can be expected to be rock solid. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not fin

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I had Ubuntu intrepid installed (from live cd) and the quick search and the search utilities in synaptics worked well. However I had some other issues with scratchy sound, keyboard and touchpad behaving abnormally (sometimes) so I decided to try installing a fresh copy of intrepid but using the alt

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

** Description changed: Well this is a really strange bug that occurs to me on a freshly installed Ubuntu 8.10 RC. The search tool as well as the quick-search tool does not work. Check out the screenshots for evidence! + + WORKAROUND: + Could you please open a terminal and run "sudo updat

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I've just made another test. I want to install CDemu, so I have added to synaptic: $ echo deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/cdemu/ubuntu intrepid main | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/cdemu.list $ sudo apt-get update Everything is OK, in /etc/apt/sources.list.d there's a new file cdemu.list, and ht

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Hi! I'm a new Ubuntu user. I had the same problem with the quick search and the "sudo update-apt-xapian-index" fixed it, thanks guys. I've observed one thing that might help you to find the problem. When I start Synaptic, it shows all the packages, but when I write 2 or more letters in the Quick

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I'm having the exact same problem. but the actual search is sometimes broken on mine. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubun

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Thanks to Michael for the work-around but this issue is of far more than a "medium" importance. As an experienced user, I switched to apt the moment I realized Synaptic was broken. However, new Ubuntu users will likely find this very frustrating and won't be impressed with Ubuntu's quality - too ba

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I also have this bug on a fresh intrepid install...running sudo update- apt-xapian-index solve the problem , but since normal users will not come here to see the fix , I believe it importance should be more than medium. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpa

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

@Ingo: Thanks for confirming. Its clearly a bug, I'm was just curious if the command fixes it or not. ** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Triaged -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notific

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Yes, it does. However, the user should not have to do that in order to get the quick search running. Thanks for that advice anyway! -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Thanks for your bugreport. Could you please open a terminal and run "sudo update-apt-xapian-index" and restart synaptic and let me know if that helps? ** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Medium Assignee: (unassigned) => Michael Vogt (mvo) Status: Confirmed =>

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Michael Vogt suggested to do "sudo update-apt-xapian-index" and restart Synaptic, which does help. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubun

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Confirmed. Quick search fails to display results or the normal search, but when you search for nothing after it, the previous results are displayed. IE, search for "liferea" in quick search. You'll get no results. Then clear the entry field, press enter, and liferea shows up! -- [Intrepid] Synap

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Thanks for your comment. Since you are experiencing it too, I changed the status to confirmed. ** Changed in: synaptic (Ubuntu) Status: New => Confirmed -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification becaus

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I'm running 8.10 RC x86-64 and I'm also having problems with synaptic search, both the new quicksearch and normal search. Both only work partially in that only a small proportion of the available packages that I search for are found. I've had many packages (such as videolan and dvd95) fail to be fo

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

I am using the same version. Since today the normal search is working, whereas the quick search stil is not. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscrib

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

Which version of synaptic ? 0.62.1-ubuntu10 works for me here. -- [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/288797 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ub

[Bug 288797] Re: [Intrepid] Synaptic unusable - Can not find packages

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