[Bug 344818] Re: Ubuntu needs a command to restart X

2009-03-27 Thread dotancohen
> Please note that this function has not been removed from X, as the > original submitter noted, it has to be enabled explicitly. Also note > that users do, in fact, inadvertently invoke this function. Also note > that there are multiple work arounds if you have not enabled this function. Rick, if

[Bug 344818] Re: Ubuntu needs a command to restart X

2009-03-26 Thread Rick Spencer
All - Thanks for your feedback regarding this upstream change. This has been discussed in the community again and again, and while there are good points on both sides, we should stick with the decision made at UDS Jaunty, to not a carry a delta between upstream and Ubuntu on this. Please note that

[Bug 344818] Re: Ubuntu needs a command to restart X

2009-03-22 Thread auxbuss
I too agree that there needs to be a way to restart a hung X from within X. I second ctrl+alt+bksp. -- Ubuntu needs a command to restart X https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/344818 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-

[Bug 344818] Re: Ubuntu needs a command to restart X

2009-03-19 Thread Avi Greenbury
Much as I support this, I can't help but feel that whatever replacement is implemented will be phased out in several releases time when that, too, becomes whatever ctrl-alt-backspace has become now. At the very least, I hope the nozap setting is an install-time configuration. -- Ubuntu needs a c

[Bug 344818] Re: Ubuntu needs a command to restart X

2009-03-19 Thread dotancohen
I would like to stress that the purpose of this bug report is _not_ to advocate the return of Ctrl-Alt-Backspace, but rather to enable some form of resetting the X server without having to have something preconfigured (such as nozap). So far as I care, it could be C-A-B or anything else. -- Ubunt

[Bug 344818] Re: Ubuntu needs a command to restart X

2009-03-19 Thread Bouncer
I can't help but agree. This is a standard *nix key combination and most X users who aren't entirely new to *nix really depend on it being there on the rare occasions its needed. Fair to say that *buntu is geared towards new users, but I see no reason to alienate more experienced users at the sam

[Bug 344818] Re: Ubuntu needs a command to restart X

2009-03-18 Thread Douglas_Knapp
Why in the world would ctrl+alt+bksp be deactivated? It is not like anyone ever presses that by mistake and if they do and you want to make sure than just add a pop up. Getting rid of it is a bit like de- inventing the wheel. -- Ubuntu needs a command to restart X https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/

[Bug 344818] Re: Ubuntu needs a command to restart X

2009-03-18 Thread Shabakthanai
I too am in agreement. I am one with less experience, and could use the help until I understand the better way. Thanks! -- Ubuntu needs a command to restart X https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/344818 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed t

[Bug 344818] Re: Ubuntu needs a command to restart X

2009-03-18 Thread John Hubbard
I agree that there needs to be a way to restart a hung X from withing X. I propose ctrl+alt+bksp. -- Ubuntu needs a command to restart X https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/344818 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bu