Down and Left arrow don't repeat

Bug #366041 reported by Paulo J. S. Silva
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Bug Description

Binary package hint: xserver-xorg-input-evdev

Another variation of the arrows won't repeat bug (probably related to bugs #264196, #278078, and #281546)

I am running Jaunty (upgraded from Intrepid). I have a dual head setup where I configure the keyboards in the xorg.conf file (attached). Everything works fine but the repeat of the left and down arrow keys. They don't repeat at all.

As a workaround I can make then repeat buy running "xset r 113; xset r 116"

Obs: It looks like somebody else is hitting the same bug, see

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/synergy/+bug/281546/comments/11

ProblemType: Bug
Architecture: amd64
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 9.04
NonfreeKernelModules: nvidia
Package: xserver-xorg-input-evdev 1:2.1.1-1ubuntu4
ProcEnviron:
 LANGUAGE=pt_BR:pt:pt_PT
 PATH=(custom, user)
 LANG=pt_BR.UTF-8
 SHELL=/bin/bash
ProcVersion: Linux version 2.6.28-11-generic (buildd@crested) (gcc version 4.3.3 (Ubuntu 4.3.3-5ubuntu4) ) #42-Ubuntu SMP Fri Apr 17 01:58:03 UTC 2009
SourcePackage: xserver-xorg-input-evdev
Uname: Linux 2.6.28-11-generic x86_64

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Paulo J. S. Silva (pjssilva) wrote :
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ilia (ilia) wrote :

I'm using dual seat setup (2 xservers/2 monitors/2 keyboards/etc.) and has exactly this problem (on both seats) after upgrading to Jaunty. "End" key (code 115) is affected too. xset r workaround works for me too.

Related `xset q` output before running xset r (note the second line ending with e5ef):
  auto repeating keys: 00ffffffdffffbbf
                        fadfffdfffdfe5ef
                        ffffffffffffffff
                        ffffffffffffffff

After applying `xset r 113; xset r 115; xset r 116` (now the second line ends with ffef):
  auto repeating keys: 00ffffffdffffbbf
                        fadfffdfffdfffef
                        ffffffffffffffff
                        ffffffffffffffff

I'm running KDE 4, but restarting X server and using icewm session gives the same result (i.e. this is not KDE/Gnome specific).

Bryce Harrington (bryce)
tags: added: jaunty
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Pär Lindfors (paran) wrote :

This bug is still present with xserver-xorg-input-evdev 1:2.2.5-1ubuntu5 in Karmic. For me the bug started after bug 345397 was fixed in Jaunty (as I commented on that bug at the time).

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-input-evdev/+bug/345397/comments/9

tags: added: karmic
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martin hodges (martin-hodges) wrote :
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I have the same issue on my Acer Travelmate 3010.
Output from 'xinput list'

"Virtual core pointer" id=0 [XPointer]
        Num_buttons is 32
        Num_axes is 2
        Mode is Relative
        Motion_buffer is 256
        Axis 0 :
                Min_value is -1
                Max_value is -1
                Resolution is 0
        Axis 1 :
                Min_value is -1
                Max_value is -1
                Resolution is 0
"Virtual core keyboard" id=1 [XKeyboard]
        Num_keys is 248
        Min_keycode is 8
        Max_keycode is 255
"Configured Mouse" id=2 [XExtensionPointer]
        Type is MOUSE
        Num_buttons is 9
        Num_axes is 2
        Mode is Relative
        Motion_buffer is 256
        Axis 0 :
                Min_value is -1
                Max_value is -1
                Resolution is 1
        Axis 1 :
                Min_value is -1
                Max_value is -1
                Resolution is 1
"Synaptics Touchpad" id=3 [XExtensionPointer]
        Type is TOUCHPAD
        Num_buttons is 12
        Num_axes is 2
        Mode is Relative
        Motion_buffer is 256
        Axis 0 :
                Min_value is 1472
                Max_value is 5472
                Resolution is 1
        Axis 1 :
                Min_value is 1408
                Max_value is 4448
                Resolution is 1
"Sleep Button" id=4 [XExtensionKeyboard]
        Type is KEYBOARD
        Num_keys is 248
        Min_keycode is 8
        Max_keycode is 255
"Video Bus" id=5 [XExtensionKeyboard]
        Type is KEYBOARD
        Num_keys is 248
        Min_keycode is 8
        Max_keycode is 255
"Power Button" id=6 [XExtensionKeyboard]
        Type is KEYBOARD
        Num_keys is 248
        Min_keycode is 8
        Max_keycode is 255
"Power Button" id=7 [XExtensionKeyboard]
        Type is KEYBOARD
        Num_keys is 248
        Min_keycode is 8
        Max_keycode is 255
"AT Translated Set 2 keyboard" id=8 [XExtensionKeyboard]
        Type is KEYBOARD
        Num_keys is 248
        Min_keycode is 8
        Max_keycode is 255
"Macintosh mouse button emulation" id=9 [XExtensionPointer]
        Type is MOUSE
        Num_buttons is 5
        Num_axes is 2
        Mode is Relative
        Motion_buffer is 256
        Axis 0 :
                Min_value is -1
                Max_value is -1
                Resolution is 1
        Axis 1 :
                Min_value is -1
                Max_value is -1
                Resolution is 1
"SynPS/2 Synaptics TouchPad" id=10 [XExtensionPointer]
        Type is TOUCHPAD
        Num_buttons is 12
        Num_axes is 2
        Mode is Relative
        Motion_buffer is 256
        Axis 0 :
                Min_value is 1472
                Max_value is 5472
                Resolution is 1
        Axis 1 :
                Min_value is 1408
                Max_value is 4448
                Resolution is 1

As you can see, there seem to be a large number of devices.
I have a serial mouse and I do not wish scrolling edges on the touchpad.
I have an external monitor that I use in the office. I have an xorg.conf.

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Bryce Harrington (bryce) wrote :

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Hi Paulo,

This bug was reported against an earlier version of Ubuntu, can you
test if it still occurs on Lucid?

Please note we also provide technical support for older versions of
Ubuntu, but not in the bug tracker. Instead, to raise the issue through
normal support channels, please see:

    http://www.ubuntu.com/support

If you are the original reporter and can still reproduce the issue on
Lucid, please run the following command to refresh the report:

  apport-collect 366041

If you are not the original reporter, please file a new bug report, so
we can work with you as the original reporter instead (you can reference
bug 366041 in your report if you think it may be related):

  ubuntu-bug xorg

If by chance you can no longer reproduce the issue on Lucid or if you
feel it is no longer relevant, please mark the bug report 'Fix Released'
or 'Invalid' as appropriate, at the following URL:

  https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/366041

Changed in xserver-xorg-input-evdev (Ubuntu):
status: New → Incomplete
tags: added: needs-retested-on-lucid-by-june
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Bryce Harrington (bryce) wrote :

We're closing this bug since it is has been some time with no response from the original reporter. However, if the issue still exists please feel free to reopen with the requested information. Also, if you could, please test against the latest development version of Ubuntu, since this confirms the bug is one we may be able to pass upstream for help.

Changed in xserver-xorg-input-evdev (Ubuntu):
status: Incomplete → Expired
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Oli Wade (olithered) wrote :

So there's no chance of a fix for Jaunty?

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