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ConnMan and indicator-network installation instructions for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS:

1. Install Indicator Network PPA:

   • sudo add-apt-repository ppa:indicator-network-developers/ppa
     sudo apt-get update

2. Install indicator-network (which will also install connman):

   • sudo apt-get install indicator-network

3. Disable NetworkManager from starting during boot:

   • sudo mv /etc/init/network-manager.conf /etc/init/network-manager.conf-disabled
     sudo mv /etc/xdg/autostart/nm-applet.desktop /etc/xdg/autostart/nm-applet.desktop.disabled

4. Reboot computer.

5. Use NetworkMenu by clicking network indicator icon.

Please note that network-manager is still installed, but not running. Also the nm-applet is still on the panel.

Current usage options:

1. Wired: plug in cable and network will be automatically enabled
2. Wi-Fi: click indicator icon and choose network
3. Wi-Fi security: a dialog asks passphrase from user during connection establishment
4. Command-line tool cmcc for debugging and editing connections. For usage run:

   •  cmcc help 

Reverting back to network-manager

To revert back to network-manager and remove all connman related:

1. Enable network-manager:

   • sudo mv /etc/init/network-manager.conf-disabled /etc/init/network-manager.conf

2. Remove all connman related packages:

   • sudo apt-get remove indicator-network connman

3. Reboot computer.