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[Remco <remco47@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 01:04, David Hamm <davidthamm@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I've notice this problem on 3 separate lucid computers. One of them not
> mine. Simple fix but not sure why the network got disabled. Even though this
> is a design email, just though i'd throw it out there.
> I don't think there should even be the option to disable the network from
> the tray. Rather it should at least be tucked away in the cp. If you are
> offline it should be because A: your on wifi and simply need to pick a
> location. B: the cable is pulled out.
> or C: You slaved through menu's to disable it.
> Typically I wouldn't say anything tho cus the network tray is being
> replaced...

If for some reason the network has been disabled without your
knowledge, it should be easy to turn it on again. The easiest fix in
the case of Firefox, would be to change the offline message to direct
the user to enable the network. A slightly better solution would be to
provide a button or a widget that allows you to enable the network, or
choose an accesspoint right from within Firefox. That allows you to
fix the problem right where it occurs.

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Remco