package mwavem (not installed) failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1

[MattW (seattle)]

Binary package hint: mwavem

mwavem crashed on install on my Thinkpad T40. I know this machine doesnt have the latest firmware updates, but
it appears to have at least a modem card installed (I see the rj11 jack on the left side)

I didnt even try dialing - it just crashed during package install.

ProblemType: Package
Architecture: i386
Date: Sun Dec 13 18:11:08 2009
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 9.10
ErrorMessage: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 9.10 "Karmic Koala" - Release i386 (20091028.5)
Package: mwavem (not installed)
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.31-16.53-generic
SourcePackage: mwavem
Title: package mwavem (not installed) failed to install/upgrade: subprocess installed post-installation script returned error exit status 1
Uname: Linux 2.6.31-16-generic i686