Comment 31 for bug 1668105

Update: I've compiled the 4.13.19 kernel without USB 3 support (in the hope that it would fall back to the USB 2 module - it doesn't - you end up with no keyboard or trackpad). If you're running a system that has a BIOS, and it allows you to turn off USB 3.0 support, that seems to be the only option. Otherwise it appears that you're stuck with intermittent USB. It sucks that MacBooks don't have ethernet... I'm using a shared wifi AP even though I have a gigabit cable on my desk :(

There's a ton of USB 3.0 kernel bug tickets on launchpad, and in most cases they end up expiring due to lack of updates. This one will likely go the same way.

If ANYONE with a MacBook has managed to get it to work without USB 3.0 in the kernel, post here or PM me.