But is there any loss of functionality or any real problem with it? Deprecated means it shouldn't be used in anything new, but it remains usable. Make an argument for replacing a working system in an already released operating system. Especially one that is part of every single Ubuntu install. Since you seem insistent, I'll add Ubuntu-backporters to the bug and let them decide.
** Changed in: pcmcia-cs (Ubuntu) Status: Fix Released => Confirmed ** Summary changed: - Pcmcia-cs is obsolete, but it's required by ubuntu-desktop package + [Backport Request] Pcmcia-cs is obsolete, but it's required by ubuntu-desktop package -- [Backport Request] Pcmcia-cs is obsolete, but it's required by ubuntu-desktop package https://launchpad.net/bugs/52230 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs