I've found a valid workaround for Karmic (does not work in Jaunty). You only have to do this :
echo 0 > /sys/module/video/parameters/brightness_switch_enabled This comes from this link : http://github.com/tetromino/lenovo-sl-laptop/blob/b19a08f81f693581013d7badfed6fd82e18a9a72/README It fixes all my problems related to the brightness cycling. -- thinkpad sl400 light control keys don't work https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/348348 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