linux-kernel - Re: [regression] 2.6.30 leaking keys on console switch

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Date:	Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:24:06 +0200
From:	Andi Kleen <andi@...stfloor.org>
To:	Jiri Kosina <jkosina@...e.cz>
Cc:	Andi Kleen <andi@...stfloor.org>,
	Dmitry Torokhov <dmitry.torokhov@...il.com>, rjw@...k.pl,
	linux-input@...r.kernel.org, linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org,
	Mike Galbraith <efault@....de>
Subject: Re: [regression] 2.6.30 leaking keys on console switch

> Andi, are you absolutely sure that this appeared between .29 and .30 for 
> you?

I only noticed it after the .30 update at least.

> And if so, is there any chance you could try bisecting it?

Ok.

> 
> (*) have been on virtual desktop where firefox was running, switched to 
> console using Ctrl-Alt-F1, and switched back to X using F7. Firefox then 
> popped up some dialog about configuring some feature that is triggered by 
> pressing F7/AltF7, or whatever. Is that what you are seeing?

Yes, I typically see it with the help screen. It also happens with
other applications, not just firefox.

-Andi

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