If you are using a desktop that supports indicators, since 12.10 there is a ubuntuone-indicator which will display the exact same menu as contro panel's --with-icon option, without having to start control panel itself.
If you are using a desktop that supports indicators, since 12.10 there is a ubuntuone-indicator which will display the exact same menu as contro panel's --with-icon option, without having to start control panel itself.