Xfce and LXDE in Debian - what you get to manage networking
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| Author | Content |
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| Steven_Rosenber Jun 10, 2011 7:24 PM EDT |
The last time I did an Xfce install of Debian, Wicd was included. Debian tries to keep the GNOME-ishness to a minimum in its Xfce packages (unless I'm totally wrong, which I could very well be). Before Wicd got into Debian (I think it only made it for Squeeze), an Xfce installation didn't have anything like Wicd or NetworkManager. I just did an install of Debian Squeeze with LXDE, and it doesn't include Wicd (or NetworkManager). So it's back where Xfce was in the Lenny days as far as networking "helper" applications are concerned. Depending on how long I stick with Debian Squeeze LXDE on my test machine, I'll probably try Wicd. |
| tuxchick Jun 11, 2011 4:13 PM EDT |
I like Network Manager when I have wifi. Otherwise it's not necessary. NM has gotten pretty nice for finding and connecting to different wireless networks, and switching between wife and wired. |
| TxtEdMacs Jun 11, 2011 5:57 PM EDT |
tc,Quoting: [...] connecting to different wireless networks, and switching between wife and wired. What a tangled web you weave. Indeed it could be grounds for divorce in the wrong hands. YBT |
| tuxchick Jun 11, 2011 6:12 PM EDT |
You're just envious, Txt. |
| gus3 Jun 11, 2011 7:35 PM EDT |
Bias does not imply falsity. |
| TxtEdMacs Jun 11, 2011 7:48 PM EDT |
You both got it right. YBT |
| caitlyn Jun 12, 2011 1:00 AM EDT |
Unless I need 3G support, which Wicd lacks, I prefer it to NetworkManager. NetworkManager in Pardus 2011 still dropped wifi connections now and then for no apparent reason. Wicd doesn't do that. |
| Koriel Jun 12, 2011 3:11 AM EDT |
Have been using NetworkManager in Linux Mint XFCE for wifi(b43xx using ndiswrapper) and it works well haven't had any problems or dropouts. The same can't be said for the native b43 driver which was dropping out under heavy load was a real pain so i disabled it and just used the windows driver. |
| helios Jun 12, 2011 10:31 AM EDT |
I've found wicd to be outstanding for wireless laptop and wired desktop use. I do use network manager now but it seems to have most of the bugs worked out and I've not had problems with it for a few releases. However, on my T41 thinkpad, network manager is just a worthless icon in my panel and will not maintain a connection for more than 15 seconds. Wicd OTOH works perfectly on that laptop. |
| Fettoosh Jun 12, 2011 3:03 PM EDT |
Quoting: However, on my T41 thinkpad, network manager is just a worthless icon in my panel and will not maintain a connection for more than 15 seconds. KNetworkManager occasionally had an issue when running on10.04/10. After hibernating, network locks up and had to be released (delete file) and restarted. Now running Kubuntu 11.04, it works flawlessly on my daughter's T41 laptop (Atheros AR5212). It also works flawlessly on Compq 6910p (Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 AG) and home built Ion/Atom machine with Atheros AR928X WIreless |
| Steven_Rosenber Jun 12, 2011 7:39 PM EDT |
I was recently able to run a 3G USB modem out of the box with NetworkManager. That sold me pretty good. |
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