DSL: NetworkManager vs pppoeconf

[Rashkae]

Jared Greenwald wrote:
> I just noticed that there is a tab under NetworkManager's "edit
> interfaces" dialog that allows for setup of a DSL connection.  I also
> noticed that if I configure an interface under pppoeconf, it no longer
> shows up under network manager.  So, the question is, what is the
> preferred method of configuring DSL?  Also, what is the field called
> "Service" used for?
> 
> Thanks,
> Jared
> 

If the computer will always have the same network configuration (ie, a
desktop system in a fixed location) with no wireless, then use ppoeconf,
and disable network manager.  If, on the other hand, you want the
networking to be flexible, use Network manager config.

I respectfully disagree with the suggestions to use a router instead of
PPPoE,, I usually do the opposite, (use linux desktops to replace
routers where/when I need greater flexibility.)