Found a reference to this (very) old bug at https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux- source-2.6.15/+bug/21613. Haven't tried the suggested fix, but will let you know outcome when I do.
-- System freezes after plugging in a usb flash drive https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/483483 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
