On 1/9/19 4:47 PM, Erik Christiansen wrote:
> On 09.01.19 13:48, Simon Walter wrote:
>> This still did not work. So after learning about connman, I decided to
>> try that. I removed NetworkManager and reinstalled connman and the
>> "systray" app cmst "just worked". I cringe at that phrase. Sorry if it
>> disturbs you too. LOL
>>
>> So I think I may never get to experience NetworkManager, but this is
>> fine for now.
>
> NetworkManager's history is littered with problem installations - I've
> had to remove it from half a dozen installs of several linux distros
> over the last decade. But it does seem to work these days. I have at
> least one installation which does, so it is possible, despite a number
> of very experienced users and admins swearing at it rather than by it.
>

https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=867015

That is how connman got installed. I guess I should not trust Devuan
with my laptop either seeing as there are plenty of *smart* people at
Debian. Bummer. At least the base install is clean. Now to build a cdist
type for laptops.