Ok, i figured that one out:
i copied over some files (/etc/hosts) from my feisty install, ipv6 on lo
interface was disabled.
A look at .xsession-erros was the hit with the cluebat i needed.
Marking invalid bug and moving to /dev/null
** Changed in: gnome-control-center (Ubuntu)
Status: Incomplete => Invalid
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[Regression] gnome-settings-daemon fails to start on Gutsy RC
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/151937
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