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[KruyKaze <kruykaze@xxxxxxxxx>]

I am not the original reporter but I can still reproduce this bug in
lucid.

On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 2:36 PM, Bryce Harrington
<bryce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> [This is an automatic notification.]
>
> Hi Andrew,
>
> This bug was reported against an earlier version of Ubuntu, can you
> test if it still occurs on Lucid?
>
> Please note we also provide technical support for older versions of
> Ubuntu, but not in the bug tracker.  Instead, to raise the issue through
> normal support channels, please see:
>
>    http://www.ubuntu.com/support
>
>
> If you are the original reporter and can still reproduce the issue on
> Lucid, please run the following command to refresh the report:
>
>  apport-collect 353126
>
> If you are not the original reporter, please file a new bug report, so
> we can work with you as the original reporter instead (you can reference
> bug 353126 in your report if you think it may be related):
>
>  ubuntu-bug xorg
>
> If by chance you can no longer reproduce the issue on Lucid or if you
> feel it is no longer relevant, please mark the bug report 'Fix Released'
> or 'Invalid' as appropriate, at the following URL:
>
>  https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/353126
>
>
> ** Changed in: xorg-server (Ubuntu)
>       Status: Confirmed => Incomplete
>
> ** Tags added: needs-retested-on-lucid-by-june
>
> --
> Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI
> fglrx driver using X.org
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126
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> Status in GNOME Remote Desktop: Incomplete
> Status in X.Org X server: Confirmed
> Status in “vino” package in Ubuntu: Confirmed
> Status in “xorg-server” package in Ubuntu: Incomplete
> Status in “vino” package in Fedora: Unknown
>
> Bug description:
> Binary package hint: compiz
>
> When using the nvidia-restricted or some ATI drivers and compiz desktop
> effects the vnc server will not refresh the screen. This is being caused by
> the xserver not getting "damaged" by the nvidia-restricted drivers (see
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xorg-server/+bug/353126/comments/245for details). Linked bugs confirm this is not an issue on intel chipsets or
> nv driver.
>
> Steps to reproduce:
> Enable desktop-effects (default) with nvidia-restricted, virtualBox's
> display or some ATI driver like RV610
> Enable remote desktop
> Connect with VNC
>
> Results:
> You see a screen snapshot of your desktop but if you click a menu item
> there are no updates to the screen.
> Notes:
> If you close and restart the vnc session, you get an updated snapshot but
> still no refreshes.
>
> Workarounds:
> Use the -noxdamage argument with vncviewer. This is really inefficient and
> bandwidth hungry since the whole screen refreshes.
> Kill compiz and use a different wm (metacity).
>
> [Tested with nvidia] Run compiz with the --use-root-window option, eg:
> compiz --replace --use-root-window &
>
> This bug has been confirmed by many others with linked reports. Might be an
> issue with xorg since there is a report of ATI drivers with similar issues
> in https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/328559 .
>
>
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Compiz / vnc screen refresh with nvidia-restricted driver/VirtualBox/ATI fglrx driver using X.org
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/353126
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