r8180 and ieee80211_rtl cause total system lockup.
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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linux (Ubuntu) |
Fix Released
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Undecided
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Unassigned | ||
linux-source-2.6.22 (Ubuntu) |
Won't Fix
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Undecided
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Unassigned | ||
linux-ubuntu-modules-2.6.24 (Ubuntu) |
Won't Fix
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Medium
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Unassigned |
Bug Description
When starting the system, the bootup process will lockup hard. Previously there was a work around to use a -386 flavored kernel but that doesnt seem to help anymore. Using 'nosmp' does not help either. Because the modules are loaded at boot, system recovery mode is not an option, and a fresh install is the only fix. Previously, r8180 was blacklisted, but now its not. Ive attached the first crash, from when I reinstalled and just ran the network configuration. Ill attach more bug reports as I go thru.
The only work around I have found, is...
1. On first boot,
Alt+F2
'gksudo gedit /etc/modprobe.
add this line
'blacklist r8180'
2. Install ndiswrapper and follow the method of setting up your wireless via the Ubuntu Guide
This method has made it possible for me to use any kernel I like and use the internet without crashing.
I added this to linux-meta because it effects ALL builds of the kernel.