Public bug reported: Binary package hint: compiz
# Description ## Steps to reproduce 1. Boot up the laptop with no extra monitor connected 2. Attach the extra monitor to the VGA port 3. Switch monitor layouts by pressing Fn+F5 (twice) 4. start `gnome-display-properties` 5. Use GDP to move the second monitor from the left to the right of the screen 6. maximize any window on the second monitor ### Alternative steps from step 2. use xrandr commands: ( "LVDS" = Laptop display, "VGA-0" = VGA output to second monitor ) #!/bin/bash xrandr --output LVDS --mode 1280x800 xrandr --output VGA-0 --mode 1680x1050 xrandr --output VGA-0 --left-of LVDS # Workaround Deactive and activate the second monitor: #!/bin/bash xrandr --output VGA-0 --off` xrandr --output LVDS --mode 1280x800 xrandr --output VGA-0 --mode 1680x1050 xrandr --output VGA-0 --left-of LVDS # Notes I have had this problem with Ubuntu 9.10 as well. Se attached image for illustration of problem ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 10.04 Package: xorg 1:7.5+5ubuntu1 Uname: Linux 2.6.34-020634-generic i686 Architecture: i386 Date: Tue Jul 13 11:19:10 2010 InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS "Lucid Lynx" - Release i386 (20100429) ProcEnviron: PATH=(custom, user) LANG=da_DK.utf8 SHELL=/bin/bash SourcePackage: xorg Symptom: display system: distro: Ubuntu codename: lucid architecture: i686 kernel: 2.6.34-020634-generic ** Affects: compiz (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Tags: apport-bug i386 lucid -- Wrong maximization on left second monitor https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/604942 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs