T61 Wireless Switch Annoyance

When I change the position of the wireless power switch on the front of my T61, I get a pop-up that basically says, "You turned the radio on." or "You turned the radio off." Of course I know that... I just toggled the switch. It would not be so bad if that pop-up just went away after a bit but instead it requires me to click on a OK box.
There's got to be a way to turn off such annoyances. Please, pray tell, illuminate me on fixing this horrible UI bug.
Message Edited by wrightfd on 08-25-2008 10:58 AM
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WOW
you just made my day !!
I've been annoyed by this message for 1.5 years now !!
such a stupid message....
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