This usually happens because of changes in kernel 2.6.37, see Bug #673343, this is fixed in Natty and there are patches available in the bug report. I am not sure how it happens on 2.6.33 for you, did you apply newer patches on top?
The updated package is at http://packages.ubuntu.com/search?keywords=tp- smap and there is a patch available at http://bugs.debian.org/cgi- bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=602367. ** Bug watch added: Debian Bug tracker #602367 http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=602367 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/816033 Title: package tp-smapi-dkms (not installed) failed to install/upgrade: tp- smapi kernel module failed to build To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/tp-smapi/+bug/816033/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs