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KPPP vs wicd

A side-by-side look at KPPP and wicd. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

KPPP

KPPP

Network & Admin

KPPP is an open source PPP dialer and front end for pppd for Linux desktop environments like KDE. It provides an easy to use interface to connect to the internet over dial-up connections.

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wicd

wicd

Network & Admin

wicd is an open source wired and wireless network manager for Linux. It aims to provide a simple interface for connecting to networks with features like encryption support, connecting to hidden networks, and scriptability.

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