Comment 4 for bug 157289

I have the same problem; I've noticed it in both Matlab and Kile on Ubuntu 7.10 while using Compiz. I don't yet know how to replicated it in Kile, but here are the steps in Matlab:

o In the command window, open a new figure by typing
>> figure [enter]
o While the figure is opening, mash on the keyboard constantly
o Matlab will stop accepting keyboard input for that session, and it will be necessary to quit and restart Matlab to restore keyboard input
o Mouse input is not affected

I've previously reported the bug in Matlab in the ubuntu support forums here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1001036.

Thanks for your help!
Dan