This is actually the expected configuration. The fact that you don't get working DNS resolving might be caused by bug 993379 which should get resolved with the next batch of Network Manager updates (workaround is to reconnect to the network post-boot).
You can learn more about the DNS changes here: http://www.stgraber.org/2012/02/24/dns-in-ubuntu-12-04/ (linked from the official Ubuntu release notes). ** Changed in: resolvconf (Ubuntu) Status: New => Invalid -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1001881 Title: resolvconf incorrectly configures resolv.conf To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/resolvconf/+bug/1001881/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs