Ive had this happen quite a few times too (normally when making a call) but didnt know/wait long enough to see it come back.
System locks solid, including mouse cursor, like you say. Next time Ill wait. -- Some library used by skype can freeze system https://launchpad.net/bugs/68109 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs