@Paul: Was the kernel update the only change to the system that could have caused this issue? Were other packages updated along with the kernel?
There was also a recent change to the audio mixer applet. That update/change may be causing your issues. ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: New => Incomplete -- volume control disappeared from panel https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/525098 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