Description of problem: After upgrading from FC4 (where everything worked fine) I cannot log into gnome from runlevel 5 in FC5. I can select gnome as my default session from the gdm login screen, however after loging in my desktop is set to twm. If I switch to runlevel 3 and use startx, I do get my gnome desktop. Moreover, if I open an xterm in twm, I can run gnome-session and start gnome in a window. I have tried using switchdesk to fix the problem, but that didn't help. I think what is happening is that gnome-session is not starting because it sees gdm running and doesn't want to start another session. Because gnome won't start twm gets loaded since it is the only other window manager loaded. That's my guess at least. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Every time Steps to Reproduce: 1.log in through gdm. 2. 3. Actual results: twm window manager Expected results: gnome window manager Additional info:
This bug was fixed at some point but an updated version of GDM. All of my GDM settings now work and the desktops load correctly.