Did not try linux-backports-modules. I don't know if Intrepid / kernel 2.6.27 was supposed to correct this bug, but it didn't work for me.
However I did follow the steps on https://wiki.kubuntu.org/LaptopTestingTeam/SonyVGN-SR19VN , which worked for me. Wireless is up and running now. Remark: Since I'm using kernel 2.6.24 I had to download compat-wireless- old.tar.bz2 from http://linuxwireless.org/download/compat-wireless-2.6/ -- wireless network does not work on Sony VAIO SR19VN [Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100] https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/256629 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