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[Matthew Paul Thomas <mpt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As I wrote in duplicate bug 1285726, VPN can be used with any physical
layer, not just a wired connection. And I don't think it's practical to
design icons, for every physical layer, that have a disposable corner
just in case a padlock appears in that corner. And even if it was
practical, whether you are connected to a VPN or not will often be too
important for such a tiny emblem.

For those two reasons, I think it would be better for VPN to be shown
with a completely separate icon. On PC at least, a separate icon implies
a separate menu, but that's reasonable too -- VPN software on Windows
and Mac often does that anyway.

** Package changed: ubuntu-themes (Ubuntu) => indicator-network (Ubuntu)

** Changed in: indicator-network (Ubuntu)
     Assignee: (unassigned) => Matthew Paul Thomas (mpt)

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https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/823633

Title:
  Wired VPN network connection icon needs to be fixed

Status in “indicator-network” package in Ubuntu:
  Confirmed

Bug description:
  The lock overlay on the wired network connection icon does really look
  bad. While it's fine with the wireless icons, I would rather assume
  that icon is corrupted than understanding that it's indicating an
  active VPN connection.

  See attached screenshot.

  ProblemType: Bug
  DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.10
  Package: ubuntu-mono 0.0.30
  ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.0.0-7.9-generic 3.0.0
  Uname: Linux 3.0.0-7-generic x86_64
  Architecture: amd64
  Date: Wed Aug 10 01:49:51 2011
  InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 11.10 "Oneiric Ocelot" - Alpha amd64 (20110630)
  PackageArchitecture: all
  ProcEnviron:
   LANG=en_US.UTF-8
   SHELL=/bin/bash
  SourcePackage: ubuntu-mono
  UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)

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