When I try to use the GHNS (Get Hot New Stuff) from any supported application, the following message is displayed- "Loading of providers from file http://download.kde.org/ocs/providers.xml failed" KDE SC 4.8.2 (Ubuntu 11.04) Reproducible: Always Steps to Reproduce: 1. Go in System settings -> Workspace Appearance -> Desktop Theme -> Get New Themes... 2. "Initialization" is displayed during a moment then the message "Loading of providers from file http://download.kde.org/ocs/providers.xml failed" is displayed Actual Results: Can't retrieve new modules Similiar to bug 250993 but I'm not using a proxy (but i have router configured with IpV6 (freebox)). If i add the following lines in my /etc/hosts, it works : 78.46.24.155 download.kde.org 78.46.24.155 files.kde.org
Dear Bug Submitter, This bug has been stagnant for a long time. Could you help us out and re-test if the bug is valid in the latest version? I am setting the status to NEEDSINFO pending your response, please change the Status back to REPORTED when you respond. Thank you for helping us make KDE software even better for everyone!
Dear Bug Submitter, This is a reminder that this bug has been stagnant for a long time. Could you help us out and re-test if the bug is valid in the latest version? This bug will be moved back to REPORTED Status for manual review later, which may take a while. If you are able to, please lend us a hand. Thank you for helping us make KDE software even better for everyone!
I've just tested this and it works fine, resolving this bug report. If this is still persisting please reopen.