After a very recent update that installed kernel 2.6.27-3, among other things, WLAN now *does* work here on x86_64 and can be turned off and on by pressing the corresponding key! (Had some trouble with restricted nvidia graphics modules after updating, but re-installing them cured the problem.)
uname -a: Linux razor 2.6.27-3-generic #1 SMP Wed Sep 10 16:18:52 UTC 2008 x86_64 GNU/Linux -- wireless network does not work on Sony VAIO SR19VN [Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100] https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/256629 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
