On Thu, 2010-11-18 at 02:38 -0600, Dale wrote: > William Kenworthy wrote: > > I am having problems logging into a laptop (gdm) after its moved to a > > new network. Its fine once its setup on the network in question, but if > > I hibernate it then resume with it either not connected at all, or > > connected to a new network (but not configured for it) it takes so long > > to login to X via gdm it times out. > > > > Its a 6+ year old install, but up to date otherwise (just did a major > > update which is when this started - nearly 400 packages so no idea what > > might have done it). All logins are local and no network should be > > required. GDM looks to be correct (and hasnt changed) > > > > Where should I look? - its obviously trying to do something on the > > network but cant access it until its properly up and I need to login to > > get the network up after moving it. I can get into a console and run > > things manually, after which its fine, but that misses the point :) > > > > BillK > > > > > > > If I recall correctly, this is a DNS issue. I tried to search my old > emails for this but can't find the thread. I did find this on the > forums tho: > > http://forums.gentoo.org/viewtopic-p-5409131.html#5409131 > > Sounds weird at first but if it works, weird is OK too. ;-) > > Hope that helps. > > Dale > > :-) :-) > Thanks Dale, looks like thats the trick.
BillK
