Comment 75 for bug 261721

The fix is in the *kernel* package. You need the kernel package from
-proposed until it gets released to -updates.

Ben Trusty wrote:
>
> I concur, the slider now actually updates, but I still have to ctrl +
> alt +
> f2 to fix keyboard problem (cant click on menus, cant type, etc)
>
> dell inspiron 1150, 852/855gm
>
> On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 5:09 AM, Stan Couix <email address hidden> wrote:
>
> > Hi everybody,
> >
> > Recent update fix the issue of the brightness indicator (it moves now!)
> > but the indicator is still here, I can't click on menus, etc.
> > (fortunately switching VT workaround still works)
> >
> > I have a Dell inspiron 510m with an intel 825/855 GM graphic card.
> >
> > Ubuntu interpid ibex
> >
> > uname -a :
> > Linux stan-laptop 2.6.27-9-generic #1 SMP Thu Nov 20 21:57:00 UTC
> 2008 i686
> > GNU/Linux
> >
> > gnome-power-management : 2.24.0-0ubuntu8.1
> >
> > --
> > X never sees brightness key release events
> > https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/261721
> > You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber
> > of the bug.
> >
> > Status in "linux" source package in Ubuntu: Fix Committed
> > Status in "xorg-server" source package in Ubuntu: Invalid
> >
> > Bug description:
> > Binary package hint: gnome-power-manager
> >
> > Pressing either of the brightness keys brings up the g-p-m
> brightness OSD.
> > This has changed recently such that it now steals keyboard focus. It
> > eventually disappears, leaving corruption on the screen, giving my caret
> > back. However, I can't type again until I switch to another VT and back.
> >
> > It also sometimes doesn't appear at all, or just appears with some
> > uninitialized texture (but still steals focus).
> > --
> >
> > This is caused by X invoking autorepeat on the brightness keys, as
> it never
> > appears to see a release event.
> >
>
> --
> X never sees brightness key release events
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/261721
> You received this bug notification because you are a member of The Dell
> Team, which is a direct subscriber.
>

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Mario Limonciello
*Dell | Linux Engineering*
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