This problem is still alive and kicking in Dapper with the latest updates (gnome-panel_2.13.91-0ubuntu6_i386.deb). The first time the 'foot' menu is opened it takes several seconds to appear. Meanwhile the panel or the menu applet has grabbed the X server so I can not do anything else but wait for the menu to appear. Irritating to say the least.
This problem is still alive and kicking in Dapper with the latest updates (gnome- panel_2. 13.91-0ubuntu6_ i386.deb) . The first time the 'foot' menu is opened it takes several seconds to appear. Meanwhile the panel or the menu applet has grabbed the X server so I can not do anything else but wait for the menu to appear. Irritating to say the least.