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whenever i try to install an application from software centre ,it shows the following message "the action would require installation of packages from not authenticated sources".when i click on OK it stops installation.please suggest a solution for the same.

Asked by jinu on 2010-01-13

whenever i try to install an application from software center ,it shows the following message "the action would require installation of packages from not authenticated sources".when i click on OK it stops installation.please suggest a solution for the same.ubuntu 9.10 release.

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Status:: Solved

For:: Ubuntu software-center Edit question

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Solved by:: jbowles

Solved:: 2010-01-19

Last query:: 2010-01-19

Last reply:: 2010-01-16

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jbowles (kepi) said on 2010-01-16:

I have a similar problem. For me, I can usually install the same desired application with Synaptic (System | Administration | Synaptic Package Manager) without any trouble. It still warns of untrusted software, however it allows override.

Good Luck

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jinu (jineshpaloor) said on 2010-01-19:

Thanks jbowles... I resolved the problem as you directed..

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jeeva (jee1199) said on 2010-05-11:

THIS PROB IS SOLVED SEE THE THREAD

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1327907