Since switching back to ubuntu a while back I have been having a constant issue with some of the windows going grey and almost acting like they have lost focus. The program is still usable and functions as it normally would, except the whole app has a grey tint over it.

I was able to find someone else with the same issue that had taken a screen shot.

For the most part people seem to be having this issue with firefox, but I am having issues mostly with pan doing this.

After some hunting around I was able to find something that I believe has fixed it or at least made it happen less.

The post was over at the ubuntu forms here.

A quick break down is open gconf and change

apps > compiz > general > allscreens > options /ping_delay , and change the value to something higher.

I ended up setting mine to 6000.

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