I can confirm I had the same problem with 2.6.31-18 (ICH7 chipset). After following these instructions to upgrade the kernel to 2.6.32, everything works fine: http://www.ramoonus.nl/2009/12/03/linux-kernel-2-6-32-installation-guide-for-ubuntu-linux/
The mouse doesn't freeze anymore and apps are still responsive even when under heavy IO load.
I can confirm I had the same problem with 2.6.31-18 (ICH7 chipset). After following these instructions to upgrade the kernel to 2.6.32, everything works fine: www.ramoonus. nl/2009/ 12/03/linux- kernel- 2-6-32- installation- guide-for- ubuntu- linux/
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The mouse doesn't freeze anymore and apps are still responsive even when under heavy IO load.