I've got this same problem on karmic and I'm using encryptfs. -- Cannot move any file outside of home folder to trash (ext4) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/469571 You received this bug notification because you are a member of eCryptfs, which is subscribed to ecryptfs-utils in ubuntu.
Status in “ecryptfs-utils” package in Ubuntu: Incomplete Bug description: Using Karmic 2.6.31-14-generic When I try to delete a file anywhere outside of my home folder, I get a message saying that it cannot be moved to trash. I am given an option to permanently delete it. Steps to reproduce: 1 - Go to the /tmp folder. 2 - Create a new file there (Right click > Create Document > Empty File). 3 - Try to delete that file. _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ecryptfs Post to : ecryptfs@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ecryptfs More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp