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What's the difference in content between the Ubuntu and Lubuntu Software Centers? Why aren't winners of the app showdown available in the latter?

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What's the difference in content between the Ubuntu and Lubuntu Software Centers?

I've seen this Are softwares installable on ubuntu also installable on lubuntu? which indicates that the content should be the same. However, I looked for Ridual, OrthCal, Cuttlefish and MenuLibre. While all four are available in the Ubuntu Software Center, they aren't listed in the Lubuntu Software Center. Will they eventually be listed? Who decides?

I'm asking because one of the criteria in the apps showdown, if I understood correctly, was desktop integration. If by "desktop", Unity is specifically implied then it would make sense not including them in the Lubuntu Software Center. Is that correct?

I'm on 12.04.

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answered 2 Years ago dersol · Accepted Answer

The Lubuntu Software Center will list more apps in future according to Stephen Smally in a response posted here:

That's because Lsc is not currently able to show software from other
sources (e.g. the paying software or the ubuntu apps showdown). the
new Lsc will be hopefully be able to replace Usc in every aspect.

Updated on 20130304:
In a comment to a post on Lubuntu's "Official" Facebook page dated 201300303, Phill Whiteside had this to say:

Lubuntu Software Center is currently stalled as there is no developer
to take it forward. So... if you know a competent python programmer
who would like a project, please get them to get in touch.

(I don't know how to link to comments in Facebook.)