Public bug reported: Binary package hint: alacarte
I ran into some unexpected behaviour when uninstalling a package, reported as a bug here: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/usb-creator/+bug/340162 The extra .desktop file created by Alacarte was left behind in ~/.local/share/applications. I realize that Alacarte cannot know when the package is removed that that file should be deleted. https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/alacarte/+bug/55853 However, Alacarte /can/ somtimes realize when the ~/.local copy is no longer needed. For me a common action is checking/unchecking items to show/hide them in the menus. When unchecked, alacarte creates the local copy to override the system one and hide the application. This can lead to the unexpected behaviour that #33853 mentioned, but it should be the package manager's job to get rid of the old file. When the item is rechecked, however, the local copy is no longer needed. If alacarte were smart about this, it would realize that the local copy is now identical to the system one, and delete the local copy. (This could happen with other modifications, too, but seems less likely). I've never written a patch before, and only know just enough Python to be dangerous, but I'm going to take a look at the source. ** Affects: alacarte (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- Alacarte should avoid retaining unneeded files in ~/.local/share/applications https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/340285 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
