[Tfug] Anybody try "wicd" as a replacement for Network Manager?

[Ryan Cresawn]

On Nov 7, 2007 6:50 PM, Ryan Cresawn <jrcresawn at gmail.com> wrote:
> On my computer, a Dell Vostro 1500, I have the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945
> card.  In Wicd I had to specify in the Preferences that the Wireless
> Interface is "eth1" and the Wired Interface is "eth0".  I also checked
> "Always show wired interface" and "Automatically reconnect on
> connection loss".  I also selected the WPA Supplicant Driver "ipw".  I
> don't know if that is the best one to pick but so far it's rock solid.
>
> Ryan

I forgot to mention that I also followed these directions related to
"tray.py".  The instructions are a little screwed up for Gutsy but I'm
sure you can figure it out.

http://wicd.sourceforge.net/download.php

Let me know how it works for you.

Ryan