[opensuse] No KNetworkManager in 12.1?
Hi folks, quick question: I recently updated two laptops from 11.4 to 12.1, and it seems KNetworkManager is gone after the install. I can't find anywhere to configure network settings at user level. When I bring up YaST, it says "network is currently managed by NetworkManager", and gives me the option of switching back to ifup, which works just fine (except I need to install the smpppd package(*) ). I do not have the KNetworkManager icon in the system tray, and alt+f2 > knetworkmanager does not work. What am I missing here? Is there some new utility I should be using instead? Haro P.S. (*) Why the heck is that package not included by default??? It's very annoying to have to install that before being able to use the network, as it means I must necessarily get that package from the dvd, or via a USB key etc.! -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
I recently updated two laptops from 11.4 to 12.1, and it seems KNetworkManager is gone after the install. I can't find anywhere to configure network settings at user level. When I bring up YaST, it says "network is currently managed by NetworkManager", and gives me the option of switching back to ifup, which works just fine (except I need to install the smpppd package(*) ).
I do not have the KNetworkManager icon in the system tray, and alt+f2
knetworkmanager does not work.
What am I missing here? Is there some new utility I should be using instead?
Sorry to spam your inboxes. Found it. It became a desktop widget (or plasmoid, or whatchamacallit).
P.S. (*) Why the heck is that package not included by default??? It's very annoying to have to install that before being able to use the network, as it means I must necessarily get that package from the dvd, or via a USB key etc.! This point still stands.
And, it would be helpful if there were some message in YaST, when switching from ifup to user managed, that knetworkmanager must be enabled as a widget. This may be a default for fresh 12.1 installs, but does not happen when upgrading. Haro -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 12/12/2011 11:56 AM, Haro de Grauw wrote:
I recently updated two laptops from 11.4 to 12.1, and it seems KNetworkManager is gone after the install. I can't find anywhere to configure network settings at user level. When I bring up YaST, it says "network is currently managed by NetworkManager", and gives me the option of switching back to ifup, which works just fine (except I need to install the smpppd package(*) ).
I do not have the KNetworkManager icon in the system tray, and alt+f2 > knetworkmanager does not work.
What am I missing here? Is there some new utility I should be using instead?
Sorry to spam your inboxes. Found it. It became a desktop widget (or plasmoid, or whatchamacallit).
I thought Will posted the other day that it was still available as a panel widget just like in 11.4. I much prefer this be in the panel than floating around on the desktop. My desktop has nothing at all on it in terms of widgets or icons or whatever. I'd like to get rid of the Cashew as well. -- _____________________________________ ---This space for rent--- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 21:26, John Andersen <jsamyth@gmail.com> wrote:
Sorry to spam your inboxes. Found it. It became a desktop widget (or plasmoid, or whatchamacallit).
I thought Will posted the other day that it was still available as a panel widget just like in 11.4.
I much prefer this be in the panel than floating around on the desktop. My desktop has nothing at all on it in terms of widgets or icons or whatever. I'd like to get rid of the Cashew as well.
Errr... try this: - Right-click on the system tray - In the context menu, select "System Tray Settings" - Under Display > Extra items place a check next to "Network Management" That's it... now you see the network manager in the system tray... no need for a floating widget. You can add a desktop widget if you want... or you can add a Network Manager widget to the Panel if you want, but it's also built into the system tray... it's just off by default. C. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On Monday, December 12, 2011 09:34:53 PM C wrote:
I much prefer this be in the panel than floating around on the desktop. My desktop has nothing at all on it in terms of widgets or icons or whatever. I'd like to get rid of the Cashew as well. If you go into the "add widgets" then look online for it, you can find a plasma extension that gets rid of the desktop cashew. -- Roger Luedecke openSUSE Ambassador Riverside, California ***Looking for C++ Mentor*** -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 21:26, John Andersen <jsamyth@gmail.com> wrote:
My desktop has nothing at all on it in terms of widgets or icons or whatever. I'd like to get rid of the Cashew as well.
You can use this then: http://kde-look.org/content/show.php/Stealth+Cashew?content=108460 It sets the transparency to 100% so you cannot see the Cashew/Toolbox anymore. This message http://old.nabble.com/Re%3A-How-do-I-remove-the-%22new-activity%22-item-from... has a really good explanation why you might want to keep the Toolbox hanging around. I make no claims one way or another regarding the usefulness of the Cashew... personally I've yet to need it :-) And... I haven't got the Stealth Cashew working yet since i've yet to sort out what provides plasma-scriptengine-ruby (a requirement for Stealth Cashew to work). C. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
Am Montag, 12. Dezember 2011, 19:56:43 schrieb Haro de Grauw:
And, it would be helpful if there were some message in YaST, when switching from ifup to user managed, that knetworkmanager must be enabled as a widget. This may be a default for fresh 12.1 installs, but does not happen when upgrading.
AFAIK plasmoid-networkmanagement is installed by default. You might have to log out of KDE and back in to get the service started if you do not do it manually. not sure if the icon does appear then but it should. if not, file a bug. But please check before that whether it also happens with a new install. Sven -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On Monday, December 12, 2011 07:56:43 PM Haro de Grauw wrote:
I recently updated two laptops from 11.4 to 12.1, and it seems KNetworkManager is gone after the install. I can't find anywhere to configure network settings at user level. When I bring up YaST, it says "network is currently managed by NetworkManager", and gives me the option of switching back to ifup, which works just fine (except I need to install the smpppd package(*) ).
I do not have the KNetworkManager icon in the system tray, and alt+f2
knetworkmanager does not work.
What am I missing here? Is there some new utility I should be using instead?
Sorry to spam your inboxes. Found it. It became a desktop widget (or plasmoid, or whatchamacallit).
P.S. (*) Why the heck is that package not included by default??? It's very annoying to have to install that before being able to use the network, as it means I must necessarily get that package from the dvd, or via a USB key etc.!
This point still stands.
And, it would be helpful if there were some message in YaST, when switching from ifup to user managed, that knetworkmanager must be enabled as a widget. This may be a default for fresh 12.1 installs, but does not happen when upgrading.
Haro
Actually, it was supposed to be default in 11.4 as well except somebody screwed up the DVD. The CD used the nm-plasmoid properly though. -- Roger Luedecke openSUSE Ambassador Riverside, California ***Looking for C++ Mentor*** -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
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