My problem was resolved by changing the configuration backend back to "gconf" (it had changed on its own to 'flat file'). I'm told there is already a bug open about the fact that this happens; the original issue has been resolved for a while now.
** Changed in: compiz (Ubuntu) Status: Invalid => Fix Released -- Workspace switching doesn't work https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/182424 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