I've found a workaround for those who might need it: Edit /etc/UPower/UPower.conf and change the line at the bottom "IgnoreLid=false" to "IgnoreLid=true".
-- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/792636 Title: Power section no longer allows configuration of "when the lid is closed" action in Oneiric -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
