Kernel problem

2020-11-28 Thread Hilary Snaden
Description:Debian GNU/Linux bullseye/sid After a recent kernel update, my previously very stable laptop developed major problems. After a period usually of about 12 hours (once after only 2 hours, once after about 36), the machine froze, requiring a hard power cycle. At no time did deskto

Atheros wifi problem

2020-08-05 Thread Hilary Snaden
Following the recent discussion about Atheros AR9271 wifi no longer working. After the most recent kernel update to 5.7.10-1 (2020-07-26), my AR9271 wifi dongle is recognised again, but there is now a worse problem: if I use the dongle, the box gradually freezes over the course of around 5 to