Lock screen shows a dimmed desktop
Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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compiz (Ubuntu) |
Triaged
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Low
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Unassigned |
Bug Description
Whenever my screen locks (with the lock screen icon, ctrl-alt-l or after a period of time), the screen fades to black but then shows a dimmed version of the desktop.
If I wait until the dimmed screen is shown and move the mouse to pop up the unlock dialogue, then cancel the dialogue, the correct blanked background is shown.
The bug seems related to the following:
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(near the end of the bug report people are seeing the same effect but the bug report does not address this issue)
Prior to a month or two ago, locking the screen used to blank it properly. I find myself locking my screen and walking away from my computer only to return with my desktop still visible (although slightly dimmed).
I've tried changing my Compiz configuration to see if it affects anything. When I disable animations and window fading in ccsm, initial blanking doesn't work at all (ie. locking the screen makes it fade, then shows my entire desktop as-is, no dimming at all).
If I go to the Screensaver preferences, select 'Blank screen' as my screensaver and then click Preview, the first-time preview is completely transparent. If I cancel the preview and then click Preview again, it shows a black (blank) preview.
Changed in compiz (Ubuntu): | |
importance: | Undecided → Low |
status: | New → Triaged |
I have the same problem on Hardy (all released updates), nvidia restricted drivers + compiz. Lock screen, shows desktop, if I move mouse or hit a key it shows the log in window, then hit escape to go black but it does not allow the monitor to turn off.
I have not tried disabling Compiz or installing the hardy proposed fix from the other bug report posted yet.