> I was wondering if you could perhaps help me figure out why the > gnome-panel doesn't load up when gnome-session starts? try running gnomecc and looking at 'Startup programs'... gnome-session also has some options like --failsafe, --choose-session, --trash-saves, etc.... use 'gnome-session --help'. As for the panel startup, if anyone is still having problems 'gnome-name-service &' may help.