An update on the subject: there seems to be a strange interaction between kernel module usb-storage and usb-modeswitch software (http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/#trouble see kernel related issues).
The workaround that preserves the most features is adding the following line to /etc/modprobe.conf:
options usb-storage delay_use=10
This allows to continue to use usb-storage for usb mass storage and at the same time use the internet key for connectivity.
An update on the subject: there seems to be a strange interaction between kernel module usb-storage and usb-modeswitch software (http:// www.draisbergho f.de/usb_ modeswitch/ #trouble see kernel related issues).
The workaround that preserves the most features is adding the following line to /etc/modprobe.conf:
options usb-storage delay_use=10
This allows to continue to use usb-storage for usb mass storage and at the same time use the internet key for connectivity.