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   * Integrating tray icon notification (if any) and network configuration GUI

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Summary

We are lacking static configuration for WPA networks (knetworkconf), better handling of network availability by key applications (kopete, kmail...) and have to reduce some duplication (knetworkmanager, wlassistant).

Rationale

Good networking support is critical, particularly for mobile people.

Use cases

Scope

Design

Implementation

Code

Data preservation and migration

Unresolved issues

BoF agenda and discussion

  • Network configuration GUI: stay with knetwork conf (add WPA support) or implement Guidance networking module
  • Should we install knetworkmanager by default (just not autostarted on logon?)?
  • Should we drop wlassistant (replaced by knetworkmanager)?
  • Make network applications aware of network availability:
    • Kopete: automatically reconnect, no error if network is unavailable
    • KMail: go to offline mode if not connected, no (or less invasive) errors if network down
  • Tray icon notification: nothing (in edgy) vs. knetworkmanager (only wireless) vs. knemo (in universe)
    • Integrating tray icon notification (if any) and network configuration GUI

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