This bug still exists in 8.04. When xterm starts from the launcher, the window dies 50% of the time. When started from the command-line, I see it segfault just as frequently.
$ lsb_release -rd Description: Ubuntu 8.04.3 LTS Release: 8.04 $ dpkg-query -l xterm ||/ Name Version Description ii xterm 229-1ubuntu1.1 X terminal emulator -- xterm segfaults when run via panel launcher https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/258089 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to xterm in ubuntu. _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat Post to : ubuntu-x-swat@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
