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When I add a PPA via Software Sources it normally would show up in the Ubuntu Software Center shortly after. But lately it seems that any PPA I add either won't show up, or takes days to. Does anyone know what could be wrong?

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DId you update the package database (apt-get update)? Do they show up in Synaptic? – RobinJ Jul 23 '11 at 19:33
@RobinJ I think the package sources list is reloaded after adding a PPA: video: Adding a PPA to Ubuntu using the Software Centre – Lekensteyn Jul 23 '11 at 19:36
I've done apt-get update, and reloaded the cache using Software Sources. I've just found out that the PPA will only appear if I first install something from it using the terminal. This is strange. – Alan Jul 23 '11 at 19:44
@Alan: You can answer your question and mark it as answered. Don't worry, it is as compliant with AskUbuntu community policies – Manish Sinha Aug 10 '11 at 8:24
Hi Manish. I was hesitant to mark it as solved at first, I'm not sure if the question is really answered or not. Never the less, I will mark it as solved, and report this as a bug. Thanks! – Alan Aug 11 '11 at 0:08

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This issue can be partially resolved by installing something from the PPA via terminal first. Only then will you see the PPA appear in the Software Center.

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