i'm newbie in linux. i'm getting this problem too. after read this report bugs, I edit my "synaptic.conf". and thats work for me & i'm very happy with this. I have to edit "synaptic.conf" to use the proxy when I'm at work, and then edit it again when I return home. but its ok for me.
-- Synaptic Preferences Window hangs on clicking Ok or Apply https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/174570 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs