As pointed out by xoco and Andrey, if NetworkManager doesn't manage your connection (if it described in /etc/network/interfaces), then VPN plugins will not work.
I wouldn't suggest that this package be included in a default install until it was much more polished. I am not the original author, just the person tidying it up for Ubuntu; if someone wants to put in a bit of effort here, please get in touch. -- network-manager-pptp isn't installed by default https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/107738 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs