Regression: loading of i2c_ec fails after kernel upgrade to linux-image-2.6.20-16-generic
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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linux (Ubuntu) |
Incomplete
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Undecided
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Unassigned | ||
linux-source-2.6.20 (Ubuntu) |
Won't Fix
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Undecided
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Unassigned |
Bug Description
Binary package hint: linux-source-2.6.20
After the latest security-upgrade from linux-image-
The symptom is exactly the same as already showed up during feisty-beta testing in bug #96480 (see https:/
* Prevent i2c_ec module from faulting becasue of uninitialized device
parent.
- GIT-SHA 490e63428ab4b38
I am quite disappointed that you released a security update of a stable kernel with such an invasive patch that is not related to security issues. I can test if reverting this patch solves the problem for me. Please do not introduce such patches in security updates of a stable kernel!!!
$ dpkg -s linux-image-
Package: linux-image-
Status: install ok installed
Priority: optional
Section: base
Installed-Size: 69616
Maintainer: Ubuntu Kernel Team <email address hidden>
Architecture: i386
Source: linux-source-2.6.20
Version: 2.6.20-16.28
confirming here on a acer travelmate 4001LMI-M11 the update to -16 broke the whole sbs subsystem, neighter battery nor ac_adapter are visible anymore.
i guess this bug is a duplicate of /bugs.launchpad .net/ubuntu/ +source/ linux-source- 2.6.20/ +bug/118006
https:/