how can I switch Mouse & KB focus between monitors ?

[Warmaster]

I use ubuntu 8.10 x64 with a dual monitor setup, and when I launch XBMC on my secondary monitor it traps mouse and keyboard focus.

I would like to have the ability to switch focus to my main display so I can use firefox, IM, etc.

I've read all threads regarding this topic, and couldn't find a simple solution, any ideas ?

[althekiller]

Since you read all of the threads you know that this is a limitation of SDL and there isn't much we can do about it until they fix it.