I applied the patch to 2.6.36 and to 2.6.37...
Both cases worked 'better' but, like others, I don't have the numbers.
I am running Ubuntu 10.10, and did load the 2.6.38 kernel...
which includes the patch (as mentioned)...
THAT is worth the effort. There is soooo much that works better...
(NOTE: Kids go ahead and try this at home. Older scoundrels... read up on what you are doing, and find some young kid to help, since Older scoundrels (like me) goof up a lot.Do find a good source, use the .deb's if you can find them, or check out reputable sources and sites.)
WebUpD8 listed a package at this url:
http://www.webupd8.org/2011/03/how-to-install-liquorix-kernel-in.html
that I also tried and it worked (Had .38 already installed earlier)
You will find the next sudo apt-get update (or sudo apt-fast update if you have apt-fast installed), will cause another kernel update, later.
Again, never test things like this, unless you are ready (like having /home on separate partition, so you don't lose it)
I am an old (oooollllldddd) scoundrel and reload a lot since, I like doing things you shouldn't do at home without kids supervision...hehehe