This is actually a more broader issue, I have changed the bug name and
description accordingly.
I don't think the bug is actually in IBus, but in those programs which deal
with user names and passphrases.
** Description changed:
+ Dialogs which accept user names or passwords from the user should not allow
anything else than ASCII for those fields. Currently it is possible to
configure a virtual XKB layout in the X session and even enable a input method
framework, like IBus, to enter arbitrary Unicode characters in these fields.
This can leave the user stranded in several situations:
+ * GDM does not have any input method framework enabled, the input method
framework only starts within the X session, i.e. _after_ login.
+ * remote logins when done from computers which don't have the necessary
characters in the configured keyboard layout or the necessary input method
available
+ * shell logins on the console, in case X has crashed or so. By default the
keyboard layout on the console cannot be switched unless you have logged into
your session.
+ ASCII is the set of characters which always work on any keyboard by default.
+
+ This issue affects all programs which set user names and passwords and
+ those where the user needs to type the password to unlock a service.
+
+ === original bug report ===
+
Binary package hint: ibus
After upgrade to Ubuntu 9.10RC, I'm testing the IBus input method.
Then I found that IBus can be activated in the passphrase dialog such as
gksudo and
screensaver, although passphrases can contain only alphabetical or numerical
characters.
This behavior might make the beginners confused.
I think IBus should be disabled in such dialogs.
** Summary changed:
- IBus can be activated in passphrase dialog
+ user name and passphrase dialogs accept non-ASCII characters
** Package changed: ibus (Ubuntu) => ubuntu
** Changed in: ubuntu
Status: New => Confirmed
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user name and passphrase dialogs accept non-ASCII characters
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/462634
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