Thanks for your bug. Does running
"GST_REGISTRY=/var/lib/gstreamer/0.8/registry.xml sudo gst-register-0.8"
hangs the same way?
** Changed in: gstreamer0.8 (Ubuntu)
Assignee: (unassigned) => Ubuntu Desktop Bugs
Status: Unconfirmed => Needs Info
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Upgrade of gstreamer0.8 plugins freezes
https://launchpad.net/bugs/41749