I can confirm the above works. Find an ethernet connection and using synaptic install linux-backports- modules-2.6.24-21-generic and reboot. Ensure HAL and support for 5xxx series are enabled in Hardware Drivers.
Working for me now! -- Atheros wireless (AR5007) not working on various laptops, including the ASUS Eee PC https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/182489 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