I found what may lead to a solution: using vbetool instead of xset seems to ignore input. instead of running xset dpms force off, using sudo vbetool dpms off will turn off the display and not turn on unless I close the lid(invoking the default screen blanker) and then move the mouse, press a button or something else.
I don't have time right now to make a replacement lid.sh, but I'll post one asap(if I can somehow call sudo without a password prompt... oh yeah, i can mod whatever sudo file to allow vbetool), and later maybe look at the source code in order to get a real fix. Working on an Inspiron 1520 with an nVidia 8600m GT, proprietary drivers -- closed Laptop Lid to reliably keep Backlight off https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/41994 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gnome-power-manager in ubuntu. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
