Comment 143 for bug 445852

Hi folks

Applying the patch works... You should apply it first to your install-usb-stick and you will notice how fast gparted detects your drives. Then apply the patch after installing karmic. Never reboot the system without applying the patch! Otherwise you will write lots zeroes to your ssd again. And now to the best part: Every kernel or grub update (undecided) will reset this patch! Apply it after each major update or your ssd will be lost in space again.

I'm still up after having updated the system successfully. Let's see how long this is going to last. This bug is hell. Priority should be set to "hell".

good luck, dominic (on a eee pc 900)