Ctrl-Alt-Backspace should request confirmation before killing Xgl
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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xserver-xgl (Ubuntu) |
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Undecided
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Unassigned |
Bug Description
Binary package hint: xserver-xgl
== Background ==
Every day, many users press Control+
== Feature request ==
Xgl must somehow request confirmation before terminating after the user presses Ctrl+Alt+Backspace. Maybe it could show a confirmation dialog box.
== Example evidence ==
"In the terminal programs I use, alt-backspace erases the word to the left of the cursor. This is very handy, but when my thumb slips just a small amount it also presses the ctrl key..." -- http://
When trying to delete a s-expression backwards but hitting Control-Alt instead of Control-Shift: "How can I configure X not to shutdown when I accidentally press control-
would be even better." -- http://
"A word to Alt+Backspace and Shift+Alt+
With sticky keys: "I crashed my system accidentally - I wanted Ctrl-Backspace, and got
Ctrl-Alt-Backspace!
Perhaps sticky keys should not stick the combinations:
Ctrl-Alt-
For more examples see: http://
See also bug 95258, the equivalent bug for Xorg instead of Xgl.