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Hi list, this is my next attempt to address this feature: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Anaconda/Features/NetworkReconfiguration (see link in Detailed Description of the feature). nm-applet integration was generally refused from the UX point of view because of requirement of panel [1]. Now I am trying to explore another option, using gnome-control-center. Here is draft screencast for [Configure Network] button: http://rvykydal.fedorapeople.org/anaconda_gnome_control_center_network.ogg It adds to nm-c-e some functionality (that used to be provided in desktop with nm-applet) - turning devices on/off, selecting access point for wireless, wireless authentication. The same interface would be used for network enablement in anaconda GUI (in advanced network storage, repository setup). I also want to add [Configure Network] button to advanced storage and repo setup screens so that the configuration can be changed/fixed at these places in case some networking is already enabled (though I'd prefer to have it accessible permanently at some place like panel) I want to hear from you if you think it is reasonable to follow this path and work on issues of this approach: (see this screenshot for reference: http://rvykydal.fedorapeople.org/anaconda-gnome-control-center-network.png) 1) Add single-panel mode option to g-c-c where [All Settings] button is removed, making only network configuration accessible. 2) Add device description to g-c-c panel, see there is only 'Wired' and MAC address currently. 3) Add window decoration button ([X]) to be able to close the window/app. 4) nm-applet is needed to provide user secrets agent service, though the applet itself will not be exposed anywhere in anaconda UI - it will only provide dialogs for authentication etc.. I couldn't confirm that it works, probably due to hitting this bug: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=695617 5) Size of the image - something to be explored yet. In my initial tests I added control-center package, nm-applet (negligible), commented out removal of some files from ConsoleKit package (required by nm-applet). This made change of about 7 MB, but there are definitely opportunities to make it better (painfully). So what do you think? Is it a path worth handling the issues? Radek [1] I still think having panel with network configuration accessible throughout the whole stage 2 is good, and not user-confusing solution. [2] I contacted Richard Hughes from g-c-c to check the options, it could be done with rather trivial patch. |
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