Network-Manager and 9.04

[Derek Broughton]

Mike McGinn wrote:

> I have had problems consistently with NM. I use my laptop at work, at home
> and when I travel. At work I have a static IP address, NM does not handle
> that well.

Previously, NM simply ignored your static IP connection.  Not a problem, the 
connection worked just fine.  Now, my experience is that static IPs _are_ 
handled by NM.

> Wicd will auto detect and connect to wireless networks as I
> move around,

As does NM - and always has, ime.  Once upon a time, it didn't do WPA well.

-- 
derek