The fix is in the *kernel* package. You need the kernel package from -proposed until it gets released to -updates.
Ben Trusty wrote: > > I concur, the slider now actually updates, but I still have to ctrl + > alt + > f2 to fix keyboard problem (cant click on menus, cant type, etc) > > dell inspiron 1150, 852/855gm > > On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 5:09 AM, Stan Couix <s.co...@noos.fr> wrote: > > > Hi everybody, > > > > Recent update fix the issue of the brightness indicator (it moves now!) > > but the indicator is still here, I can't click on menus, etc. > > (fortunately switching VT workaround still works) > > > > I have a Dell inspiron 510m with an intel 825/855 GM graphic card. > > > > Ubuntu interpid ibex > > > > uname -a : > > Linux stan-laptop 2.6.27-9-generic #1 SMP Thu Nov 20 21:57:00 UTC > 2008 i686 > > GNU/Linux > > > > gnome-power-management : 2.24.0-0ubuntu8.1 > > > > -- > > X never sees brightness key release events > > https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/261721 > > You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber > > of the bug. > > > > Status in "linux" source package in Ubuntu: Fix Committed > > Status in "xorg-server" source package in Ubuntu: Invalid > > > > Bug description: > > Binary package hint: gnome-power-manager > > > > Pressing either of the brightness keys brings up the g-p-m > brightness OSD. > > This has changed recently such that it now steals keyboard focus. It > > eventually disappears, leaving corruption on the screen, giving my caret > > back. However, I can't type again until I switch to another VT and back. > > > > It also sometimes doesn't appear at all, or just appears with some > > uninitialized texture (but still steals focus). > > -- > > > > This is caused by X invoking autorepeat on the brightness keys, as > it never > > appears to see a release event. > > > > -- > X never sees brightness key release events > https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/261721 > You received this bug notification because you are a member of The Dell > Team, which is a direct subscriber. > -- Mario Limonciello *Dell | Linux Engineering* mario_limoncie...@dell.com -- X never sees brightness key release events https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/261721 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