This bug happens to me ALL the time. At LEAST 30 times per day.
I average 40 new windows per hour! (of course I close a lot too). I always
mostly have 15+ windows open. Mostly...
My Panels are both auto-hidden, and expand-disabled (variable width).
Was using Intrepid x64, Compiz Fusion, Cube Plugin (+ Rotate Cube) (3-face)
- ALWAYS had problems
Then upgraded to Jaunty x64, Compiz Fusion, Cube Plugin (+ Rotate Cube)
(3-face) - ALWAYS had problems
Then Jaunty x64, Compiz Fusion, Desktop Wall, & Expo Plugin (4-Desks)
- ALWAYS have problems
This *only* occurs when switching view points (desktops).
I've noticed, it takes about half a second for the windows (on the panel of the
desktop I just switched to), to be 'rendered' or displayed. I can see this as
it takes about half a second for the 1px visible line (of the 'off-screen'
hidden panel) to resize itself to the number of windows open on the desktop I
switch to.
So, i've noticed that to prevent the bug from occuring, I MUST wait that half a
second BEFORE accessing my panel (i.e. making it slide up from auto-hide).
This way, the error almost NEVER occurs.
If however I switch desktops like a crazy person (I'm always flying), &
then try to access/pull up the panel from auto-hide almost immediately,
or if I'm already moused on the panel (it's visible) when I make the
switch to another desktop, the error occurs 80% of the time! So, it's
VERY Reproduce-able!
My silly workaround is a combination of the half-second wait as
explained above, & as I always have Amarok running, I press Ctrl+P to
bring up Amarok, then wait half a second to render the new panel, then
Ctrl+P again to make Amarok disappear, and a final half-second wait to
render a new panel again. This trick works 98% of the time! Again,
controlled manipulation of the bug.
*** I just made a screenshot of this bug on demand - it took me less than 2
SECONDS to reproduce! (mouse was over panel, changed desktop with keyboard,
then INSTANTLY changed back to the same desktop - & the panel was never
refreshed ***
*** Also note, that in order to cover up sensitive data on my Desktop (I'm
paranoid), I made 4 attempts to create the perfect screenshot! EACH time I
could instantly reproduce this at will, as I know 100% how to make it happen.
So yeah - it happens a lot ***
So, it's REAL! I've given all the instructions to reproduce, & play
with the bug. Please help us with our infestation!
Thanx!
^_^
** Attachment added: "Less than 2 seconds reproduced at will - invisible
windows bug proof"
http://launchpadlibrarian.net/26082652/Screenshot-3.png
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Window List Invisibility Issue (Programs Disappear And Come Back Randomly)
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