8.10 Installd: nm-applet netwk_interfaces neq 192.168.2.1 +

** Please Note: REWORDED, SUBMITTED AS QUESTION **

My purpose is NOT to deemphasize the question: "Is this a bug?", at all. That is, I do believe there is a "bug" here, perhaps-- at least according to some general definitions of "software bug" i've seen floating around-- and my own reasoning toward an educated judgment of what is a "bug", and what is a "configuration difficulty", "dependency problems", and other non-bug issues, which so often are submitted, improperly, as a "bug".

The "Question", inspired by this issue, yet represents the issue from a different angle-- as one where the User (myself) seeks assistance in a "best workaround", to arrive at a working system-- even though the "bug" persists.

Parts of the "bug report" (#298694)-- if not the entirety of this "bug", (explained in the primary attachment above), I reworded/ re-presented as appropriate for an entry under the Launchpad "Answers" / "Questions" section.

Indeed, this very "bug" is now a "Question", albeit revealed under different lighting, because i believe the "concern" may sensibly coexist, and should be so redundant -- for learning purposes there-- for tech purposes here.

I'm all ears for a general community opinion on this sort of approach. I know "double-posting" is frowned upon, but unless disclosed as I have, readers may never recognize it is bourne of one and the same User/ issue-- but merely [ the Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet connectivity ] seems to be bothering a lot of users, in generally similar circumstances as stated in attachment here.

blah, blah. thanks for your help! even if i don't see anyone else post text here-- i know you're helping, behind the scenes. we know you are. it's good stuff. it's a massive project, so vast in magnitude and dynamics (i.e. Ubuntu, Xubuntu, Kubuntu, Newbs, Intermediates, etc.), that anyone involved in maintaining a sense of communication, wherein positive improvement is taking place-- those people are those who deserve the thanks.

Regarding the benevolent volunteers, and others working in the "bug" dept., please take a moment to revel in your successes-- for the changes i can see between Xubu 7.G and Xubu 8.10 are substantial, at face value (an important dynamic to this distro, i believe, so-- that's great!) -- it's going in a "direction where improvement is remarkable in each subsequent release. it's because of the dedication of all of the "bug squashers", so thanks to you, Ladies and Gents!

Cheerio!

oh, poo! i meant for this to be in the above!...
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/51611
(quick! to the Question version, Batman!)

Hello and thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience using Ubuntu.

Using the command line to configure devices is indeed a liberating experience, and I hope you enjoy finding your way deeper into this area.

The tutorials section on UbuntuForums.org is a great place to research techniques like the ones you were using to configure your interfaces.

This report is being marked to expire using the invalid status as there is not any direct action to be taken based on the information provided here. I am certain that the device configuration options in Ubuntu will continue to evolve, however, and your feedback on this process is appreciated.