Applications do not close with new kernel

[Joe Zeff]

On 02/18/2012 12:39 AM, Roger wrote:
> None of my apps close since the last kernel kernel update and everything
> becomes inaccessible..
> Opening apps is fine but then the system stops, not the keyboard
> fortunately.
>
> The only way to kill an app is to <ctrl><alt><F2> and log in again then
> try to kill the app or reboot.
> Roger

Install xkill and put it on your panel.  Then, as long as the mouse is 
working, you can kill any unresponsive program.  This isn't a solution 
to your underlying issue, but it may help.