Comment 38 for bug 49579

I'm still on this boat. It makes the security of Linux into a veritable
laughing stock.
On Oct 8, 2012 5:45 PM, "dronus" <email address hidden> wrote:

> This gets more and more important by today, as most users doesn't
> shutdown their system but use standby. I expect my notebook to be locked
> if I close the lid. More and more everyday devices like phones and pads
> trains that expectation and establish screen locks as a tight security
> feature. So something should be done instantly, even if it is a short
> living hack that will be overcome by a better design elsewhere.
>
> ** Summary changed:
>
> - screen doesn't lock when panel menu is open
> + screen doesn't lock when some menu is open
>
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> Title:
> screen doesn't lock when some menu is open
>
> Status in GNOME Screensaver:
> Confirmed
> Status in OEM Priority Project:
> Won't Fix
> Status in OEM Priority Project precise series:
> Won't Fix
> Status in “gnome-screensaver” package in Ubuntu:
> Triaged
> Status in “gnome-screensaver” source package in Precise:
> Confirmed
>
> Bug description:
> Binary package hint: gnome-screensaver
>
> I'm running a fresh install of Dapper with screensaver set to 'blank
> screen', and 'lock screen when screensaver is active' enabled.
>
> If a panel menu (e.g. Applications) is open and the machine is left
> idle, the screen fails to lock. It fades out after the time period as
> expected, but the desktop reappears after a few seconds.
>
> Ben (comments / criticism welcome, this is my first bug report)
>
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