Update: The above build is running virtualized in VMware. There was a
kernel update for Lucid. After reinstalling VMware tools the keyboard
now works with gdm. It is not clear why the keyboard failed to work with
gdm but worked in the main user interface.
** Changed in: gdm (Ubuntu)
Status:
Public bug reported:
Binary package hint: gdm
Completed update of karmic. After rebooting unable to enter password.
Keyboard does not to respond. Num Lock is OFF. Mouse works. Launched the
onscreen keyboard and was able to enter password. Keyboard works
normally after login.
Description: Ubuntu
In addition to the previous, it looks like a problem with X and Fast
User Switching since the screen will go black but the system still
responds to keystrokes. Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Backspace will end the
session, and GDM sound effects can be heard. Quickly pressing the Power
button on the PC will clea
I can confirm that this occurs in Gutsy.
$ lspci | grep VGA
00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 82915G/GV/910GL Integrated
Graphics Controller (rev 04)
$ uname -r
Linux 2.6.22-13-generic #1 SMP Thu Oct 4 17:18:44 GMT 2007 i686
GNU/Linux
I have noticed it with Desktop Effects