Comment 247 for bug 124406

After trying out a few other distros (the newest Linux Mint, and the latest Mandriva) I've still had the same problem. I finally did a fresh install of Mint 6 (almost the same as Intrepid) and I'm no longer having the bug problem. I know some people here reported this bug on Gutsy and Hardy, so I'm guessing they're really separate bugs, as Hardy and Intrepid both work fine for me.

Before giving up on Linux, I'd recommend trying different versions out (rather than the newest versions of different distros, that all use the same or similar kernels/versions of X). Note, I did not need to install the distros to get the bug, I got it while running them from CDs...so worst case scenario you waste a few hours and a couple CDs before switching to back Windows.

Again, I'm a total linux newb, so if I'm saying anything blatantly wrong, feel free to correct me.