Version: (using KDE 4.2.0) OS: Linux Installed from: SuSE RPMs This one is quiet serious. Lets assume that there are 2 windows open (any 2). Here i will take Kontact and Firefox as an example. Kontact and Firefox are running and i download a file from the internet through firefox. As soon as i press the save button, the system freezes. The keyboard does not work, and the only option is to reset and reboot the system. This happens quiet often. It need not be a internet download, it can be a file save or a rapid shift between applications using ALT + TAB or a simple opening of mail. Very strange problem and it happens often.
Are you using desktop effects? (Compositing) ?
Yes. In Configure Desktop the following details are entered Desktop Effects is enabled Improved Windows Management is enabled Shadows is enabled Various Animation is enabled Effect for Window Switching : Box Switch Effect for Desktop Switching: Slide Animation Speed: Normal If you need any other details please do let me know.
If you disable all the desktop effects, does the freeze disappear? (It's probably related to the effects/compositing) Thanks
No. I have tried it with both the desktop effects on and off. Both the cases the system freezes. My system config is a Intel Dual Core 2.0 Ghz with 2 GB RAM and 500 GB Hard Disk.
A new kernel was published in Opensuse which resolves a critical issue in Inotify. Can you please upgrade it and report if it fixes the issue ? Thank you. The version is 2.6.27.19
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This bug has been in NEEDSINFO status with no change for at least 30 days. The bug is now closed as RESOLVED > WORKSFORME due to lack of needed information. For more information about our bug triaging procedures please read the wiki located here: https://community.kde.org/Guidelines_and_HOWTOs/Bug_triaging Thank you for helping us make KDE software even better for everyone!