Re: ifconfig - GUI interface available?

On Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:11:38 +0100
Andreas Rudisch <"cyb."@gmx.net> replied:

On Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:35:55 +0100
herbert langhans <herbert.raimund@xxxxxxx> wrote:

Its merely a matter of comfort. Like on OSX or the infamous
MS-thing, there is a simple window. It shows all the ssid, you click
on one (maybe the password is already assigned) and you get the
certain wifi net.

I use the laptop in different networks, often its auto selecting the
wrong one. It would be great to point and click and get the
connection..

Hence the link and the keyword wpa_supplicant. Any way, here is
another link:
http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/man.cgi?query=wpa_supplicant.conf&sektion=5

Take a look at the example section. You can define multiple networks.


I think it is pretty obvious that the OP is searching for a GUI to
facilitate configuration of his device. I had actually thought about
attempting to write one. At some future date, assuming I have the time
and can assimilate all the info I need, I might attempt to do so.

<rant>
Personally, I have always felt that one of the major stumbling blocks
to getting users to switch to a non-Windows based system is the degree
of difficulty in configuring devices. The majority of users do not have
the time or inclination to read through "how-to" documentation,
assuming it even exists, gather scads of information, and then attempt,
usually unsuccessful on the first attempt, to get a simple wireless
device working when they can accomplish the same feat with little or no
user intervention on a Windows machine. Even OSX greatly simplifies the
installation process. Virtually every device that cannot be configured
and activated by Windows comes with its own installation program. I
really believe that it is fundamentally possible to accomplish the
same feat in a non-Windows environment.

Just my own 2¢.
<\rant>

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Jerry
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