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