test case (requires no cached sudo-passwords):
install openssh-server
open a terminal
execute "ssh -X localhost"
login using your password
execute "sudo synaptic &"
execute "sudo synaptic &" again.
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I was able to reproduce this behavior.
Have you tried to catch the backgrounded "sudo synaptic" by entering "fg"
(without the quotes)? This should call up the hidden password-dialog and you
should be able to continue working.
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sudo cpu on shh -X in ubuntu 8.4
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