The fix from xserver-xorg-video-intel (2:2.1.1-0ubuntu5) seems to work. Many thanks.
** Changed in: xserver-xorg-video-intel (Ubuntu) Status: Triaged => Fix Released -- [Gutsy] intel driver resets laptop brightness to highest mode after start, logout or video play https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/139954 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs