We generally ask bug reporters to first request that the driver be added to the upstream kernel. This can be done by mailing the Linux Kernel Mailing List or opening a bug at bugzilla.kernel.org.
People affected by this bug are probably wondering why the kernel team doesn't just add the driver. The reason is that the kernel team is reluctant (not opposed) to apply any patch/driver to a kernel that is not from upstream. Applying patches and adding drivers that don't come from upstream add greatly to the support of the kernel as other upstream patches/drivers may touch the same area as the non-upstream patch and may prevent them from applying cleanly. ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided => Medium ** Tags added: kernel-bug-exists-upstream precise quantal -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1046435 Title: 12.04 no support for atheros ar8162 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1046435/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
