check if whonix-gw ProxyVM (sys-whonix)'s NetVM is set to 'none'
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	Patrick
	Oct 19 2015, 3:44 PM

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Is it possible to check from within sys-whonix to check if its NetVM is set to none using qubesdb-read (or similar)?

Or should just /sbin/ifconfig eth0 be used?

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If a NetVM is set, qubesdb-read /qubes-gateway works.
If NetVM is set to none, qubesdb-read /qubes-gateway fails.

Is this a sane way to test for it?

I think better would be checking qubesdb-read /qubes-ip. Also checking
eth0 existence should be fine (but only existence, not its configuration

as the interface may simply not be yet configured).

improved Qubes settings checks; show a warning if NetVM is set to none:
https://github.com/Whonix/whonixcheck/commit/a5407b75a575af4aaf9a46ce396e8b48a505af19

gateway test: succeeded
workstation test: todo

workstation test: succeeded