This 'without linux-backports-modules' test seems to be still using linux-backport-modules? Note this in your dmesg paste:
Nov 7 21:12:17 sam-laptop kernel: [18244.340044] WARNING: at /build/buildd/linux-backports-modules-2.6.27-2.6.27/... -- random freeze caused by wireless drivers? https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/291214 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs