> Hi,
>
> Since I don't really like where KDE is going, I thought I'd try out gnome, and
> using the gnome meta port as described on the crux website I installed it,
> with no problems (but I did use the -if parameter of prt-get).
>
> So after compilation was finished, I started /etc/rc.d/gdm and was greeted by
> gdm. However, the name input field shows an ellipsis (...) and below that it
> reads "Authentication failed". I can use the mouse and the keyboard to choose
> menu options, but the input field seems unable to get the focus so I can't
> login.

I just started using gnome the other day and I had a similar problem when I compiled for the first time.  I had installed a port of vmware-server compiled that depeneded on linux-pam.  When I removed linux-pam and recompiled I didn't get that.  Check your footprint mismatches and see what extra stuff is being compiled in.  If it's okay just use pkgadd to install it anyways.  Are you using --install-scripts?

-Toshi

sry for the dbl post diederick

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