I installed xserver-xorg-input-joystick and it fixed the problem with the joystick crashing X and I can now play my games.
However, two issues remain: 1.) The gamepad still controls the mouse. This should not be by default. 2.) Joysticks and gamepads should work out of the box in Ubuntu. If not, the backlash from gamers is going to be HUGE and alone can be enough to hurt Ubuntu's reputation. Let's face it, the state of gaming in Linux is bad enough as it was! If gamepads work out of the box in Ubuntu, consider me one satisfied user! -- X restarts after button on gamepad is pressed https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/272421 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
