My particular problem appears to be repaired by the new Ubuntu 6.06.1. I was able to install the SATA 2 drive without problems by using the 6.06.1 cd installer.
-- sata_via kernel module lacks support for VIA VT8237A southbridge SATA in Dapper https://launchpad.net/bugs/53615 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
