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 Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs