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[cliffcarusa <cliffcarusa@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thank you one and all for your consideration and research on this issue.
Currently it continues to occur with ubuntu 12.04 LTS installation.
Cliff.

On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 2:52 AM, Michał Sawicz
<michal.sawicz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> I can confirm this is happening, it's like that because of how we listen
> for modifier events. Should probably find out if the screen is locked
> and ignore them in that case.
>
> ** Changed in: unity-2d
>        Status: New => Confirmed
>
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> Title:
>   Dash can be activated while screen is locked
>
> Status in Unity 2D:
>   Confirmed
> Status in “compiz” package in Ubuntu:
>   Invalid
> Status in “compiz” source package in Precise:
>   Invalid
>
> Bug description:
>   What happens:
>   Screen lock: prior to login the system responds to the first several
> characters typed and responds to mouse or trackpad movements.
>
>   For security sake; Shouldn't this be tightened up?
>
>   What should not happen:
>   Input buffer should not accept signals (ie: characters, keyboard
> strokes; and not mouse or trackball inputs.
>
>   What could potentially happen:
>   the Hack of system by way of buffer use; thru the momentary laspe of
> security during the first instance of "locked screen" activity just prior
> to a login.
>
>   Try it and you'll see.
>
>   Let me know what your thoughts are:
>
>   cliffcarusa at gmail dot com
>
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Title:
  Dash can be activated while screen is locked

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