I've seen this problem when both iTalc and vino-server are installed, because they're both trying to use port 5900.
In Karmic we fixed the iTalc packaging so that it uses a different port, if 5900 is in use. So I'm guessing that iTalc (==the ica process) starts first, sees that 5900 is free, uses it, and then vino-server tries to use the same port blindly without checking, and is causing the 100% xorg usage (you probably have a multi core system, that's why you're seeing less than 100%). If my guess is correct, then this bug should probably be filed against vino-server instead, as iTalc is checking to see if the port is in use, while vino-server doesn't. ** Changed in: italc (Ubuntu) Status: New => Incomplete -- Xorg uses 35-55% CPU all time and fan runs continually https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/550801 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs