Description of problem: Gnome-terminal will create a new tab with the background color set to black instead of the default white under certain circumstances. Background color can be set using the "clear" command. The original terminal tab will then experience problems (e.g. tab completion will fail). The black background occurs when (1) some text is entered into the original terminal but enter is not pressed, and (2) the new tab is created by right-click and select New Tab with the mouse. No problems are observed if shift-ctrl-T is used. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): 2.2.2 How reproducible: Always. Steps to Reproduce: 1. Open gnome-terminal 2. Type some text at prompt. do not hit enter key 3. Use right mouse key over the gnome-terminal window open the pop-up menu. 4. click on New Tab Actual results: The new tab has a black background (except where the prompt is displayed). Expected results: Background color should be what ever is set for the profile (e.g. system default in my case, basically white). Additional info: Note. If the gnome-terminal window is used as a ssh shell on a remote system, then this problem does not occur.
Can you please read Bug #100420. Does that describe the behavior you are seeing?
Yes. This is the same behaviour. brad
Hi Brad, This problem will be resolved in the next release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Red Hat does not currently plan to provide a resolution for this in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux update for currently deployed systems. With the goal of minimizing risk of change for deployed systems, and in response to customer and partner requirements, Red Hat takes a conservative approach when evaluating changes for inclusion in maintenance updates for currently deployed products. The primary objectives of update releases are to enable new hardware platform support and to resolve critical defects.