| 2009-10-26 20:46:22 |
Sergey Kirienko |
bug |
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added bug |
| 2009-10-26 20:46:22 |
Sergey Kirienko |
attachment added |
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NM.png http://launchpadlibrarian.net/34426583/NM.png |
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| 2012-05-23 10:12:43 |
Matthew Paul Thomas |
description |
Binary package hint: network-manager
I always have the same static icon in my notification area (please see the screenshot). It looks like RJ45 jack in isometric projection, uncentered and with huge blurry shadow under it. It looks really ugly between other icons. And it also violates GNOME HIG (at least 9.1.1 Icons Perspective). I use Tango icon theme, but I'm not sure this icon is of Tango collection.
But here is another question: why should I always have this ugly icon in my notification area? Does it notify me I am connected by wire? Well, I'm always connected with wire, so I know it. Actually, there is no other way to connect my computer, so this "notification" doesn't notify me. Some people could also think that the cable is unplugged as is doesn't look like it is in the socket (see https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=577281).
I understand that someone will see WiFi signal strength or BT modem connected or something more exotic instead of this unplugged jack. But for wired people to be connected is like a default state. They don't need to be notified about that. No new information — no notification icon. Having stable wired connection also means generally you need nothing to change. So user doesn't need a "shortcut" icon on the taskbar to change his connection settings every 10 minutes. And if he does, he could put some applet manually. No I 'm unable even to get rid of this icon manually. I have to patiate it, which frustrates me a lot. |
Why should I always have the wired connection icon visible? Does it notify me I am connected by wire? Well, I'm always connected with wire, so I know it. Actually, there is no other way to connect my computer, so this "notification" doesn't notify me.
I understand that someone will see WiFi signal strength or BT modem connected or something more exotic instead of this unplugged jack. But for wired people to be connected is like a default state. They don't need to be notified about that. No new information — no notification icon. Having stable wired connection also means generally you need nothing to change. So user doesn't need a "shortcut" icon on the taskbar to change his connection settings every 10 minutes. And if he does, he could put some applet manually. No I 'm unable even to get rid of this icon manually. I have to patiate it, which frustrates me a lot. |
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| 2012-05-23 10:14:09 |
Matthew Paul Thomas |
summary |
NM notification icon is ugly and confusing |
Wired connection icon is useless if you always use wired connection |
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| 2012-05-23 10:16:27 |
Matthew Paul Thomas |
network-manager (Ubuntu): assignee |
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Matthew Paul Thomas (mpt) |
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| 2012-07-09 19:33:05 |
Mathieu Trudel-Lapierre |
network-manager (Ubuntu): assignee |
Matthew Paul Thomas (mpt) |
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| 2012-07-09 19:33:08 |
Mathieu Trudel-Lapierre |
network-manager (Ubuntu): status |
New |
Fix Released |
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| 2012-07-26 08:36:02 |
Matthew Paul Thomas |
network-manager (Ubuntu): status |
Fix Released |
Confirmed |
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| 2012-07-26 09:14:59 |
Thomas Hood |
network-manager (Ubuntu): status |
Confirmed |
Opinion |
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| 2013-12-18 15:29:36 |
Matthew Paul Thomas |
affects |
network-manager (Ubuntu) |
gnome-control-center (Ubuntu) |
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| 2013-12-18 15:29:42 |
Matthew Paul Thomas |
gnome-control-center (Ubuntu): status |
Opinion |
Confirmed |
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| 2013-12-18 15:30:33 |
Matthew Paul Thomas |
description |
Why should I always have the wired connection icon visible? Does it notify me I am connected by wire? Well, I'm always connected with wire, so I know it. Actually, there is no other way to connect my computer, so this "notification" doesn't notify me.
I understand that someone will see WiFi signal strength or BT modem connected or something more exotic instead of this unplugged jack. But for wired people to be connected is like a default state. They don't need to be notified about that. No new information — no notification icon. Having stable wired connection also means generally you need nothing to change. So user doesn't need a "shortcut" icon on the taskbar to change his connection settings every 10 minutes. And if he does, he could put some applet manually. No I 'm unable even to get rid of this icon manually. I have to patiate it, which frustrates me a lot. |
Why should I always have the wired connection icon visible? Does it notify me I am connected by wire? Well, I'm always connected with wire, so I know it. Actually, there is no other way to connect my computer, so this "notification" doesn't notify me.
I understand that someone will see WiFi signal strength or BT modem connected or something more exotic instead of this unplugged jack. But for wired people to be connected is like a default state. They don't need to be notified about that. No new information — no notification icon. Having stable wired connection also means generally you need nothing to change. So user doesn't need a "shortcut" icon on the taskbar to change his connection settings every 10 minutes. And if he does, he could put some applet manually. No I 'm unable even to get rid of this icon manually. I have to patiate it, which frustrates me a lot.
<https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Networking#Settings>: "At the bottom left of the panel should be a 'Show network status in the menu bar' checkbox." |
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| 2020-08-03 04:19:46 |
Daniel van Vugt |
gnome-control-center (Ubuntu): status |
Confirmed |
Won't Fix |
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