Install NetworkManager on Raspbian 10 Buster

WHY?

You like the Pixel Desktop for your Raspberry Pi 3, but you need better OpenVPN support (SplitDNS and other features), or improved WiFi configuration from your desktop

HOW

Update your system

sudo apt update && sudo apt dist-upgrade

Install the following packages

sudo apt install network-manager network-manager-gnome openvpn openvpn-systemd-resolved \
network-manager-openvpn network-manager-openvpn-gnome

Remove packages openresolv and dhcpcd5

sudo apt purge openresolv dhcpcd5

Replace /etc/resolv.conf with a symlink to /run/resolvconf/resolv.conf

sudo ln -sf /run/resolvconf/resolv.conf /etc/resolv.conf

Now go on the top of your screen and reconfigure the panel: open "Panel Settings" -> "Panel Applets":
Remove "Wireless & Wired Network".
The network manager applet should appear after a reboot without adding it manually.

Reboot

Other projects on github/gitlab

TsLsUsers a windows commandline tool to list and disconnect all RDP/RDS/TS users

ScreenTextScroller an application for linux/windows/mac to show a scrolling text in fullscreen, with a web management interface.

Contacts

Write me at giodev@panozzo.it