I have same problem - but in my case, once the key starts repeating, I can't
stop it.
Any window that gets the focus starts receiving the endless key repeats.
Hitting other keys has no effect. Only the mouse can be used, and I have to
use it to restart the computer.
The bug has only appeared after a long editing session or user session.
It also appears to be related to using the shift key or other key
modifier. The last time this happened, I was trying to type '&' but got
an endless repeat of 777777....
I have tried two different keyboards with same results - it is not a
hardware fault.
I tried lowering the auto-repeat threshold and the auto-repeat frequency
- bug is still there.
This bug is actually quite serious - a real show stopper. While you are
editing, the threat of it appearing and forcing a restart is ever
present. It can really mess up your day.
I have always been running compiz, don't know if this is a factor.
I have not been running VMware or other virtual stuff.
I found this in the messages log from the last time it happened
(relevance unknown):
Aug 17 20:58:55 vento kernel: [19627.369566] __ratelimit: 9 callbacks suppressed
Aug 17 20:58:55 vento kernel: [19627.369570] wnck-applet[1479]: segfault at 4
ip 007d2f60 sp bfbe0e30 error 4 in libcairo.so.2.10800.10[7c3000+77000]
Aug 17 20:58:56 vento kernel: Kernel logging (proc) stopped.
Other Details:
Release 10.04, upgraded from 9.1
Kernel 2.6.32-24-generic
GNOME 2.30.2
Keyboard : PS/2 (not a USB)
Motherboard : Asus P7P55D EVO
Nvidia graphics.
If relevant, my xorg.conf:
----------------------------
Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
DefaultDepth 24
EndSection
Section "Module"
Load "glx"
EndSection
Section "Device"
Identifier "Default Device"
Driver "nvidia"
Option "NoLogo" "True"
EndSection
------------------------------
Possibly related:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg-server/+bug/194214
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg/+bug/194343
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keyboard starts repeating the last pressed key
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/599316
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