Public bug reported: Firstly, this isn't about "type quickly, hit enter without looking, and instead of e.g. running firefox you get fidentify". I'm sure you're already aware of that. Instead -
1. Log into Ubuntu as a guest user. Either Ubuntu or Ubuntu 2D session will do. 2. As soon as the dock appears, bring up the dash with alt+f2 3. Start typing immediately, e.g. "xterm" "no results could be found". Try again, and it works properly. (xterm is always installed by ubuntu-desktop). I've also noticed occaisionally that I'm unable to close the dash using the Escape key. I think you can reproduce this with the fresh-login method, but different timing. Wait for long enough that it shows a result after typing "xterm", then hit Escape once to clear "xterm", then try hitting Escape again and see if it works or not. ProblemType: Bug DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.04 Package: unity 5.12-0ubuntu1.1 ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.2.0-26.41-generic 3.2.19 Uname: Linux 3.2.0-26-generic x86_64 ApportVersion: 2.0.1-0ubuntu11 Architecture: amd64 CompizPlugins: [core,composite,opengl,compiztoolbox,decor,vpswitch,snap,mousepoll,resize,place,move,wall,grid,regex,imgpng,session,gnomecompat,animation,fade,unitymtgrabhandles,workarounds,scale,expo,ezoom,unityshell] Date: Wed Jul 18 20:18:41 2012 ProcEnviron: LANGUAGE=en_GB:en TERM=xterm PATH=(custom, no user) LANG=en_GB.UTF-8 SHELL=/bin/bash SourcePackage: unity UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install) ** Affects: unity (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Tags: amd64 apport-bug precise -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1026298 Title: dash search breaks when used quickly To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/1026298/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs