I encountered this some time ago.
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/compiz/+bug/268253
"(18:50:41) crdlb: fluteflute: that is a compiz problem
(18:51:28) crdlb: fluteflute: compiz-fusion-plugins-main provides a
Workarounds plugin
(18:51:43) crdlb: which you can disable (or just disable 'legacy
fullscreen support' within it)"
Greg.
On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 10:41 AM, Sean Gibbins <sean@???> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Just wondering if anyone else has encountered this annoying issue?
>
> Basically, Firefox starts up without its Title Bar leaving the user
> unable to manipulate the window via any means other than File - Exit.
> The result is similar to hitting F11 and going to fullscreen mode, but
> not the same.
>
> I have googled this a couple of times and have yet to come across a
> decent solution.
>
> One workaround is to hit Alt-F2 and then run the command 'metacity
> --replace', which temporarily resolves the issue. Unfortunately it makes
> a mess of any workspace layout you might favour since all programs are
> subsequently redrawn on the first workspace.
>
> I dug up another 'fix' that involved deleting a component of the Firefox
> user's profile. I got some mileage out of that but the failed me after
> several days, hence this post.
>
> I'm certainly not alone in this - my daughter was similarly affected on
> her desktop machine. I am running Ubuntu Intrepid 64-bit, as is Ellen,
> who has now migrated across to her new laptop.
>
> Sean
>
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