https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=480632
Bug ID: 480632
Summary: Add (basic) systemd-networkd backend support for
System Settings' Network Management
Classification: Applications
Product: systemsettings
Version: git-stable-Plasma/5.27
Platform: unspecified
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: kcm_networkmanagement
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: andr...@ohok.org
CC: jgrul...@redhat.com
Target Milestone: ---
SUMMARY
Network Connections currently supports Network Manager as a backend, and it
does so well. Currently there is no support for systemd-networkd in any DE
including Plasma, despite systemd being ubiquitous. Even basic support would
thus be a major differentiating factor for Plasma, and it would enable easier
desktop use of systemd-networkd.
I'm aware that this is likely a very major task for a (currently) nieche
use-case, but maybe this issue can also be used to gauge if there is any
interest for this.
IMO even starting at displaying network status and managing WIFI would already
be sufficient. Users who wish to use networkd at this time on their Desktop can
be expected to understand limitations in GUI integrations for that.
I found this earlier request for this:
https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=417168
I apologize for opening such a similar request again, but IMO enough time has
passed since to reconsider this. Networkd is widely available and stable and
the main hindrance to adoption on the desktop is a lack of GUI support.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
Remove NM and set up systemd-networkd.
OBSERVED RESULT
Nothing.
EXPECTED RESULT
System settings and possibly the tray should be able to display network status
and possibly allow basic settings, particularly wifi connection management.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
All
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Feature request
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