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[David Chen <david.chen@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Public bug reported:

Binary package hint: compiz

OS: Natty Beta2 x86_64 + updates (4/20/2011)
CPU: Intel Core i5 2410M/Core i3 2310M/Pentium Dual Core 957
GPU: Intel HD Graphics
Summary: When using display toggle hotkey or GUI monitor preferences to switch display, compiz crashes and results compiz crashing window or black screen with mouse cursor.  System is not dead, I am still able to switch to other terminal console to check system log.
Steps to reproduce:
1) Install Natty Beta2 x86_64 and perform system update.
2) Plug in one external display to VGA port or HDMI port.
3) Press Hotkey or open "Monitor" to toggle the display.
4) After few attempts, a compiz crash window will pop up, please see attached screenshot <<compiz_error.png>>.

Expected result:
User can set up screen to extend, external only, clone, internal only by hotkey or application without any error.
Actual result:
Toggle the screen several times, user will encounter message show compiz error.

** Affects: compiz (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Title:
  [Natty] Compiz crashes when performing display toggle