windows open at top of screen, with only 1/2 of vertical resolution, can't maximize to full screen

[Brian Hess]

chrome, firefox browsers, wireshark, terminal, all show the same effect. this happened once before on bootup, restarting cleared the effect and was able to open apps normally to full screen. Note this only affects the primary laptop screen, if I move the open app to the second screen, the app opens normally to full screen. Also note, the full desktop is visible on both monitors.

hessb@monterey:~$ lsb_release -rd
Description: Ubuntu 11.04
Release: 11.04
hessb@monterey:~$

hessb@monterey:~$ apt-cache policy gnome-terminal
gnome-terminal:
  Installed: 2.32.1-0ubuntu3
  Candidate: 2.32.1-0ubuntu3
  Version table:
 *** 2.32.1-0ubuntu3 0
        500 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ natty/main amd64 Packages
        100 /var/lib/dpkg/status
hessb@monterey:~$

ProblemType: Bug
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 11.04
Package: gnome-terminal 2.32.1-0ubuntu3
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 2.6.38-10.46-generic 2.6.38.7
Uname: Linux 2.6.38-10-generic x86_64
NonfreeKernelModules: wl
Architecture: amd64
Date: Thu Jul 14 09:46:44 2011
EcryptfsInUse: Yes
ExecutablePath: /usr/bin/gnome-terminal
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 11.04 "Natty Narwhal" - Release amd64 (20110427.1)
ProcEnviron:
 LANGUAGE=en_US:en
 LANG=en_US.UTF-8
 SHELL=/bin/bash
SourcePackage: gnome-terminal
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)

[Pedro Villavicencio (pedro)]

are you using the desktop effects or do you have those disabled?

[Brian Hess (brihessny)]

Pedro,

I have a standard 64-bit installation of the Unity Desktop, with desktop
effects enabled. I have not installed the compiz effects manager.

I've added launchers to the panel, including chromium, terminal server
client, and "gksudo wireshark".

hessb@monterey:~$ dpkg -l unity* | grep ii
ii unity 3.8.16-0ubuntu1~natty1
        Interface designed for efficiency of space and interaction.
ii unity-asset-pool 0.8.20-0ubuntu2
         Unity Assets Pool
ii unity-common 3.8.16-0ubuntu1~natty1
        Common files for the Unity interface.
ii unity-place-applications 0.2.46-0ubuntu3.1
         Application place for unity
ii unity-place-files 0.5.46-0ubuntu5.1
         File place for unity
hessb@monterey:~$

I have not been able to reproduce the problem. The problem has occurred on
two separate occasions, restarting the laptop fixed it both times. In both
cases the laptop was connected to a second monitor, running a higher
resolution than that provided by the laptop. The laptop is 1366x768, the
other monitors were 1920x1200 and 1600x1200.

Note that the limitation geometry of the windows opening when the problem
occurred, is similar to an effect I see when using the laptop monitor with
another monitor with a higher resolution. I keep the bottom of both
monitors on the same line, with the effect the lower resolution monitor has
a large dead zone above it when viewed in the Workspace Switcher. If I try
to move an app from the larger monitor to the smaller monitor, I have to
drag it so the top of the window is below the top of the smaller monitors
desktop. When the problem occurs, it is almost as if the bottom of the open
window is locked by a hidden geometry of another desktop.

Brian

On Fri, Jul 15, 2011 at 11:08 AM, Pedro Villavicencio <email address hidden>wrote:

> are you using the desktop effects or do you have those disabled?
>
> ** Package changed: gnome-terminal (Ubuntu) => ubuntu
>
> ** Changed in: ubuntu
> Status: New => Incomplete
>
> --
> You received this bug notification because you are subscribed to the bug
> report.
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/810496
>
> Title:
> windows open at top of screen, with only 1/2 of vertical resolution,
> can't maximize to full screen
>
> Status in Ubuntu:
> Incomplete
>
> Bug description:
> chrome, firefox browsers, wireshark, terminal, all show the same
> effect. this happened once before on bootup, restarting cleared the
> effect and was able to open apps normally to full screen. Note this
> only affects the primary laptop screen, if I move the open app to the
> second screen, the app opens normally to full screen. Also note, the
> full desktop is visible on both monitors.
>
> hessb@monterey:~$ lsb_release -rd
> Description: Ubuntu 11.04
> Release: 11.04
> hessb@monterey:~$
>
>
> hessb@monterey:~$ apt-cache policy gnome-terminal
> gnome-terminal:
> Installed: 2.32.1-0ubuntu3
> Candidate: 2.32.1-0ubuntu3
> Version table:
> *** 2.32.1-0ubuntu3 0
> 500 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ natty/main amd64
> Packages
> 1...

[Walter Garcia-Fontes (walter-garcia)]

This bug did not have a package associated with it, which is important for ensuring that it gets looked at by the proper developers.. I have classified this bug as a bug in unity.

If this is still an issue for you please execute the following command, as it will automatically gather debugging information, in a terminal:
apport-collect 810496

If the issue is gone please mark the bug as invalid instead of incomplete.

[Launchpad Janitor (janitor)]

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