Public bug reported: Gromit doesn't work.
RELEASE: Description: Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS Release: 12.04 VERSION: gromit: Installed: 20041213-9 Candidate: 20041213-9 Version table: *** 20041213-9 0 500 http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ precise/universe amd64 Packages 100 /var/lib/dpkg/status EXPECTED: Gromit to launch. (using either terminal or dash to launch) WHAT HAPPENED: FAILED TO LAUNCH -d (debug output): Enabling No. 0x8e5370: "Logitech Unifying Device. Wireless PID:400a" (Type: 0) Enabling No. 0x8e51d0: "Logitech Unifying Device. Wireless PID:4002" (Type: 0) Enabling No. 0x8e5440: "ETPS/2 Elantech Touchpad" (Type: 0) could not grab Hotkey. Aborting... ADDITIONAL DETAILS I've tried under both Virtualbox VM install and cold metal. Also installed on lubuntu in a VM. ALL failed. Other reported problems. http://www.datamation.com/open-source/top-10-worst-applications-for-ubuntu-2.html #10 http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2047459 ** Affects: gromit (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1143137 Title: Fails to load on 12.04+ (Unity) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gromit/+bug/1143137/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs