When launching a fresh installation of Stellarium an error message about OpenGL was triggered. Firefox issue as per thread appeard to occur with pages with Matterport 3D rendering pages were open. Other bugs researched included issue with OpenGL, Steam and gaming.
Installed Mesa http://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2018/05/install- mesa-18-0-4-ubuntu-18-04-lts/ So far, numerous issues seem to have resolved. Original firefox package bug report with Matterport 3D now seems slower but no longer thrashes machine. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1798011 Title: HDD thrashing. System locks all input devices. Hard boot required to regain control. To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/firefox/+bug/1798011/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs