This is a known problem in kdesktop_lock (in the kdesktop package). A workaround is to pass the '-nodpms' parameter to x11vnc. See http://www.karlrunge.com/x11vnc/#faq-kde-screensaver for more details.
Do you still experience this problem in Hardy? ** Changed in: kdebase (Ubuntu) Sourcepackagename: kdeartwork => kdebase Status: New => Incomplete -- kscreensaver immediately reengages when attempting to connect to the system with VNC https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/184682 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