Ok, I realized that for some reason, any applications were gaining focus. I fixed following this answer into askubuntu: http://askubuntu.com/questions/128738/when-i-launch-an-app-the-focus- doesnt-move-to-the-opened-app
Run in a terminal: gconftool-2 --type=Integer --set /apps/compiz-1/general/screen0/options/focus_prevention_level 0 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to empathy in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/627195 Title: Window management - Apps raised from indicators sometimes dont have the focus To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ayatana-design/+bug/627195/+subscriptions -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
