Re: Network Manager does not find system wide connections

[Alexander Sack <asac ubuntu com>]

On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 09:49:45AM +0200, Hadmut Danisch wrote:
> Alexander Sack wrote:
> > Maybe you have something configured in /etc/network/interfaces? I
> > think there was a report that keyfile connections are not considered
> > if there is anything configured in ifupdown.
> >   
> 
> 
> Sure I have.
> 
> Some things need to be done without graphical desktops and
> without trouble with interchanging between gnome and
> kde. How would one update or repair a system that does not
> start X for any reason?
> 
> I try to deal with eth0 over /etc/network/interfaces on some machines,
> while using network manager for other connections such as UMTS
> mobile phones as a fallback, or VPN connections.

Pleaes contribute proactively and confirm that removing stuff from
there fixes the keyfile for you. Otherwise you waste everyones time
here.


> Sorry to say that, but network manager's design is pure bullshit.


It is ok to express your opinion, but it does not belong in this
thread for sure.


 - Alexander