The dot in the kernel name of a USB device indicates that a device is connected via a hub. In theory, this can even be cascaded, leading to names like "2-1.2.1.3.4"
So the hardware difference is that the ports in the Toshiba are not 'primary' but exposed through an internal hub as opposed to the Dell. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1866926 Title: usb_modeswitch does not switch modems (remain visible as mass storage) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/usb-modeswitch/+bug/1866926/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
