This workaround works for me too! (That means that I have this issue as well)
$ compiz --version Compiz 0.9.11.2 $ lsb_release -a LSB Version: [snip] Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS Release: 14.04 Codename: trusty Strange thing is, that this workaround not only fixed the terminal bell, but also sounds I didn't know about! - Sound played on login - Notification-sounds from "workrave" (tool that tells you to take a micro-break) - Skype notifications-sounds (Skype itself did work, but the pop-ups about ppl going on-/offline work too now) -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of compiz packagers, which is subscribed to compiz in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/537703 Title: Compiz intercepts alert sound from gnome-terminal To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/compiz/+bug/537703/+subscriptions _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~compiz Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~compiz More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp

