[Bug 1591515] Re: Network manager can't disconnect from wifi or connect to another wifi

2017-02-13 Thread pgf
i can't claim it's a dup, but this bug seems likely related to https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/network-manager/+bug/1585863 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1591515 Title: Net

[Bug 1591515] Re: Network manager can't disconnect from wifi or connect to another wifi

2017-02-04 Thread pgf
i just installed xubuntu-16.04.1-desktop-amd64.iso and have seen the same (or slight variation of the same) behavior a few times over the last several days. machine is a thinkpad x220. lshw identifies the networking h/w as: - ethernet: 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection - wireless: Centri

[Bug 34233] Re: g-p-m failing to use DPMS to power off display

2006-12-15 Thread pgf
thanks. guess i need to look elsewhere -- the lid state seems to be working correctly, and more experimentation shows that dpms isn't working whether the lid is open or shut. (to be clear -- the built-in screen powers down correctly, immediately, when the lid is closed, but the external monito

[Bug 34233] Re: g-p-m failing to use DPMS to power off display

2006-12-14 Thread pgf
can someone comment on the state of this thread, particularly with respect to ubuntu dapper? i can't seem to get dpms to kick in, no matter what i do with gnome-screensaver or gnome-power-manager. what makes this thread interesting to me is that the configuration involves a laptop sitting closed