applied the new patch to 2.6.19-6-generic (feisty kernel). Patched modules available here:
http://kmr.nada.kth.se/~mini/ubuntu/ ** Also affects: linux-source-2.6.19 (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: Unconfirmed -- CPU soft lockup during bootup https://launchpad.net/bugs/63418 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs