Kubuntu on X60s problem with the knetetworkmanager (netapplet)

[Derek Broughton]

Uwe Brauer wrote:

> I have successfully installed Kubuntu 6.10 on my X60s, the wireless
> card is detected and I can use the KDE control manager to configure my
> card.
> 
> However the knetworkmanager tells me
>  no network device

Why can _nobody_ Google?  This is the number one FAQ about network manager. 

Ubuntu's NM will not handle any device listed in /etc/network/interfaces
(intentionally).  KControl's network config writes /etc/network/interfaces. 
QED.
-- 
derek