I have a solution that I think is as near perfect as it gets. It is very simple.
The problem: I need NetworkManager for connecting my laptop to wifi and ethernet. However, it messes me up when I am on PPP. The solution: kill Network Manager before running pppd and revive it after, e.g.: #!/bin/sh killall NetworkManager pppd my_isp NetworkManager I run the above script whenever I need to connect via PPP. I never run pppd alone outside of this script. That gives me a basically 100% correct behavior at all times. If I stop PPP, or pull out my broadband modem card, pppd stops and NetworkManager starts and is ready to serve me. When I am on PPP, NetworkManager is not bothering me with incorrect behavior. I have been very happy in the last few days and think that it should work for just about anyone. i -- [MASTER] "Offline Mode" feature fails to detect proper online state for networks that are managed outside of network manager. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/191889 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is a bug assignee. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
