I just tried on Ubuntu Server Edition 8.04.1 and it seems that the problem is gone.
At least I can plug the stick in and out as much as I want, the above mentioned programs (lsusb, etc.) don't freeze and list the stick correctly. -- After removing USB-WLAN-stick lsusb and usbview freeze and can not be terminated https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/227498 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