This seems similar to a problem I've been experiencing. Sony Vaio, FJ1Z, Intel 915 with intel xserver. If it is the same bug, to reproduce it, select some text and click-drag the selected text.
When X freezes, the machine is still accessible via ssh and top shows no processes pegged. X.log has no errors either. -- [Gutsy] desktop and keyboard freezes while mouse is moveable https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/138094 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs