XRDP and Ubuntu - works like a charm - see the note on 'd'

Well XRDP works like a charm on the new Ubuntu, which a previous post noted also works so especially well on Hyper-V. We're able to connect in using RDP without having to resort to some fun options like XMing or another similar Windows options. Of course there's no NLA, but we're not too concerned about that, are we? :-)

The only problem is the lowercase letter 'd' - which, for some inexplicable reason, minimizes all windows, and makes typing in passwords well nigh impossible. The link gives the whole thread, but thanks to this gentleman for figuring out a resolution:


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D key (alone) shows desktop over Xrdp

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PROBLEM
While connecting over Xrdp, hitting the "D" key alone hides all my windows and shows the desktop. This is problematic since I often wish to type words containing at least one "D" in it. In case anyone else is having this problem, I've wrestled through it and offer this help.

I'm using Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meercat and connecting via Xrdp. I only have this problem when connecting remotely.

APPARENT CAUSE
I don't pretend to know for sure, but the problem appears to be that the remote connection is flubbing Metacity's "d" binding for the "show desktop" command. More precisely, the string "" doesn't appear to be functioning for me. If I change to , I can use Ctrl + D to show desktop, and I can then type the letter D without it hiding every window from me.

Further evidence isn't working for me, if I change Metacity's "panel_run_dialog" global key binding from "F2" to "F2" I bring up the run dialog by hitting F2 alone.

WORKAROUND
Change the system's "show desktop" keystroke. Here are the steps.

1) Alt+F2
2) gconf-editor
3) /->app->metacity->global_keybindings
4) Change the assigned keystroke for show_desktop from "d" to "d" or "d" or "disabled"

If someone finds this worthy of submitting a bug ticket, please let me know so I can follow it. Thanks.

Ed

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