If of any use, there is a package called linux-crashdump which automatically logs the kernel_oops to the /var/crash directory. You can install it through this method:
sudo apt-get install linux-crashdump sudo reboot https://help.ubuntu.com/12.04/serverguide/kernel-crash-dump.html -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/539896 Title: Show kernel oops before asking questions To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apport/+bug/539896/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs