Ocasionally I have the same problem (t61 thinkpad) . I don't know the root cause, but here's workaround :
ifconfig eth0 down :/ -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/738753 Title: Anormal CPU activity (kondemand) since today Maverick update -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs