Comment 19 for bug 123205

I can also confirm this bug with my laptop with intel 945gm. This bug exists in Gutsy as well as now in Hardy beta (all updates!).
Laptop resolution is 1280*768 and external monitor (vga) is 1680*1050.
This bug also concerns all compiz effects, for example the zoom effect (see attached picture).
It is a really strange problem.

Is there a way to set a virtual screen in the bigger resolution for the smaller display, which is activated as soon as the external monitor (with bigger size) is plugged in and activated?
I've seen that a time ago, when you move your mouse out of the smaller screen, the smaller screen moves.
Maybe that would be a really good workaround for the bug, because you see on both displays what you are doing.