Public bug reported:
Affects: gnome-screensaver (Ubuntu)
Severity: Major
Priority: (none set)
Status: Unconfirmed
Description:
using dapper (64-bit) on an Acer Ferrari 4000 laptop. the problem may be
present on other computers as well.
1. reboot the computer and log in.
2. set your screensaver preferences so that the screensaver starts after a set
time of inactivity.
3. verify that the screensaver starts after the appropriate time.
4! press any of the special keys located on the upper-right corner of the
laptop ('email' key, 'web browser' key, etc). the screensaver will now never
start until you reboot the computer.
this problem also occurs when you hit one of the laptop's function keys,
like 'volume up/down', etc.
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pressing special keys on laptop breaks screensaver
https://launchpad.net/bugs/37946
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