Yes, the "static configuration" menu item would bring up network-admin, but Network Manager would consider the interface to be "disconnected" when a static IP is set.
Basically if there is an entry for the corresponding eth interface in /etc/network/interface, NetworkManager would show the disconnect icon, and most GNOME apps like liferea, epiphany and gaim would enter offline mode. This is very annoying, especially in feisty.
Yes, the "static configuration" menu item would bring up network-admin, but Network Manager would consider the interface to be "disconnected" when a static IP is set.
Basically if there is an entry for the corresponding eth interface in /etc/network/ interface, NetworkManager would show the disconnect icon, and most GNOME apps like liferea, epiphany and gaim would enter offline mode. This is very annoying, especially in feisty.