It was noted that rolling the driver back resolved the problem. The latest intel driver also resolves the issue as well as others.
https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat/+archive/x-updates/ -- [GM45] Jaunty / Compiz slow and tearing on GMA 4500MHD https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/349568 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