Comment 1 for bug 1076394

I can reproduce this bug using the steps indicated.

http://synergy-foss.org/spit/issues/details/2855/ describes a vaguely similar issue on Mac.

I notice that the pointer does not show up via xinput list on the device, even when the synergy cursor is active. If it did show up, then it might be possible to force the cursor on with an xinput property.

Fwiw, xdotool also fails to show the mouse cursor when it operates. But I'm not certain if that program should or not.