Desktop/Whiteboards/NetworkStatus

Basically, this means listening for NetworkManager dbus signals and reacting appropriately. Depending on the application, this can include pausing/resuming downloads/uploads, reestablishing connections, retrying later, changing into offline or online mode or informing the user.

Relevant applications include (a number of these already do something reasonable when the network status changes):

• firefox
• evolution
• IM client (pidgin/empathy)
• ekiga
• bittorrent client
• apps for sharing:
  • files: gnome-user-share, nautilus, gvfs
  • desktop: vino/vinagre
  • music: rhythmbox
• weather applet
• clock applet
• networked games:
  • chess
  • iagno
  • four-in-a-row
• gnome-dictionary
• abiword (collaborative editing)
• PackageKit