the linked branch has the simple line-wrap fix. @mpt, there are a few strings in the softwarecenter/db/debfile.py that are relevant to this bug:
@property def warning(self): # FIXME: use more concise warnings if deb_state == DebPackage.VERSION_NONE: return utf8(_("Only install this file if you trust the origin.")) # no existing package installed if deb_state == DebPackage.VERSION_OUTDATED: return utf8(_("Please install \"%s\" via your normal software channels. Only install this file if you trust the origin.")) % utf8(self.name) elif deb_state == DebPackage.VERSION_SAME: return utf8(_("Please install \"%s\" via your normal software channels. Only install this file if you trust the origin.")) % utf8(self.name) elif deb_state == DebPackage.VERSION_NEWER: return utf8(_("An older version of \"%s\" is available in your normal software channels. Only install this file if you trust the origin.")) % utf8(self.name) Could be of interest as far as rewording the warnings or designing an alternative dialog. ** Branch linked: lp:~mmcg069/software-center/bug855666 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/855666 Title: Long non-wrapping text if an older version is in Ubuntu archives To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/software-center/+bug/855666/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs