Sublime Text 2 – Package installation not possible, no package listed

How to fix Sublime Text 2 Package Control when no packages are displayed by changing the repository channel protocol from HTTPS to HTTP.

Problem

I tried to add the Emmet (fka Zen Coding) package to Sublime Text 2. But by running this “Install Package” (CTRL + SHIFT + p) command

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no packages were displayed.

Solution

No glue why, but I had to change the repository channels protocol (Preferences > Package Settings > Package Control > Settings – Default) from https to http:

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And voila .. here we have the packages:

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