Description of problem: I am trying to Add/Remove programs. I selected a package to install, but whenever I click install I get the following error message: "No network connection available: Cannot install when offline" But of course I am not offline, in fact I'm connected to redhat entering this bug report. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: 100% Steps to Reproduce: 1. Try installing a package. 2. 3. Actual results: Error message. Expected results: Package installs. Additional info:
Are you using NetworkManager?
Yes & No. NetworkManager was running, but it wasn't working. My network was started manually with the command: "service network start". I just tried "service NetworkManager stop", and now packagekit no-longer complains it is offline. BTW. Is it possible to invoke the old "pirut" program on Fedora 9? I really dislike this new interface, as there seems to be no way to select all categories, and no way to select multiple packages to install in a single transaction. (Meaning I can't just check off the things I want installed and uninstalled, and go back to work while it downloads.)
Ahh, PK got confused as NM was up and was reporting there was no network. Please see http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/PackageKitFaq for NM and future enhancements to PackageKit. We already have multiple package installs and removes in the API in rawhide.