Gnome brightness keybinding OSD locks interface
Bug #314404 reported by
Sb
This bug report is a duplicate of:
Bug #261721: X never sees brightness key release events on Dell laptops.
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gnome-power-manager (Ubuntu) |
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Bug Description
Hello,
I have Ubuntu 8.10 on a Dell Inspiron B130 (1300) laptop. When I use the hardware brightness control (Fn+ Arrow Up/Down) with Gnome running, the OSD pops up and moves erratically, and then most elements of the interface lock up, including the keyboard and most of the icons fail to respond. The OSD brightness indicator does not go away either. I have to Ctl+Alt+Backspace to restart X. The volume control OSD works correctly as expected. The brightness controls function normally when I am not running Gnome. Additionally, the Gnome brighness panel applet causes the same interface lockup problems. I did not have this issue with Ubuntu 8.04.
Thanks for the help!
Changed in gnome-power-manager: | |
status: | Incomplete → New |
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Thank you for taking the time to report this bug and helping to make Ubuntu better. This bug did not have a package associated with it, which is important for ensuring that it gets looked at by the proper developers. You can learn more about finding the right package at https:/ /wiki.ubuntu. com/Bugs/ FindRightPackag e . I have classified this bug as a bug in gnome-power- manager. /wiki.ubuntu. com/ReportingBu gs.
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Also, I've been unable to reproduce your issue on Ubuntu 8.10. Can you reproduce this issue with an Ubuntu LIVE CD and report back if the problem still exists on Ubuntu 8.10 LIVE CD?
I've tried this on a Dell XPS M1730 running nVidia Corporation GeForce 8800M GTX and the latest Ubuntu 8.10 updates.