Public bug reported:
Binary package hint: linux-restricted-modules-2.6.27-9-generic
PROBLEM: System freezes randomly, caps lock flashes. Power cycle required.
NO errors or warnings are given in /var/log/messages or kern.log or syslog -
nothing!
System: HP tx2500z tablet notebook, using Intrepid 8.10 with all packages up to
date as of Dec 3 2008, and up-to-date BIOS
repos enabled: intrepid/-updates/-security main restricted universe multiverse
Kernel: 2.6.27-9-generic
(exact same behaviour occurs with 2.6.27-7-generic)
Suspected problem package:
linux-restricted-modules-2.6.27-9-generic version 2.6.27-9.13
After extensive testing, this problem has ** only been seen to occur
when wireless switch is enabled **.
For this reason, the proprietary broadcom driver (wl) is suspected to be
causing the freeze problem.
In other respects, the driver works flawlessly.
I believe that it also only happens when signal strength is low (< 40%)
but I cannot be certain.
** Affects: linux-restricted-modules (Ubuntu)
Importance: Undecided
Status: New
** Tags: linux-2.6.27
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System freezes (caps lock flashes), broadcom suspected
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/304926
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