Re: Stretch--how to launch WICD, which isn't in the menu
On Mon 19 Jun 2017 at 13:00:05 +0100, Lisi Reisz wrote:
> On Monday 19 June 2017 12:09:59 Brian wrote:
> > On Mon 19 Jun 2017 at 11:38:28 +0100, Lisi Reisz wrote:
> > > On Monday 19 June 2017 00:24:52 pplaw wrote:
> > > > Hi,
> > > >
> > > > In Stretch, I'd like to use WICD to manage network interfaces,
> > > > but when I go through what had been my usual menu with Jessie
> > > > (Programs > Applications > network > Monitoring > WICD), there's
> > > > no Monitoring > WICD.
> > > >
> > > > How do I access and, thus, launch WICD?
> > >
> > > You don't say what Desktop Environment you are using, but on many, alt-F2
> > > will bring up a launcher. You then type wicd and press enter.
> > > Alternatively, open a terminal and type wicd.
> > >
> > > You do know that you have got WICD? I always have to install it
> > > separately (having removed NM).
> >
> > If wicd is installed, wouldn't the daemon be running? wicd-gtk,
> > wicd-curses or wicd-cli would be typed?
>
> I just type wicd in the launcher - YMMV. (Bad habits, old dogs .. I'm sure
> lots of them apply. :-( )
The advice at
https://wiki.debian.org/WiFi/HowToUse#Wicd
differs. Outdated? Incorrect?
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