Not sure if I applied the potential fix correctly. I added the ppa, performed an update, and installed the new compiz packages from the update. I just saw the white-box again (maybe 14-15 hours after doing the upgrade). I attached my xwininfo in case that helps.
** Attachment added: "xwininfo.txt" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/compiz/+bug/940603/+attachment/3025627/+files/xwininfo.txt -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/940603 Title: white box randomly shows up at top left corner blocking applications from using stuff under it To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/compiz-core/+bug/940603/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs