Re: NetworkManager overwriting resolv.conf

[Frank Cox]

On Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:17:52 -0500
Matthew Flaschen wrote:
> Frank Cox wrote:
> > NM is great for laptops and stuff that relies on dhcp to obtain an address.
>
> This is a myth.  NM is totally unnecessary and harmful for almost any
> wired connection.  It is /not/ useful for wired DHCP.

I disagree.  I have NM active on my laptops.   I can then use the wireless
connection or wired connection without any action required on my part.  If I
plug in a cable, it's wired.  If I don't have a cable plugged in, it's
wireless.

NM makes switching back and forth absolutely painless.