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Description of problem: When I try to switch users I get the error: Unable to create transient display: Method "CreateTransientDisplay" with signature "" on interface "org.gnome.DisplayManager.LocalDisplayFactory" doesn't exist gdm-3.2.1.1-6.fc16.x86_64 Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Steps to Reproduce: 1. 2. 3. Actual results: Expected results: Additional info:
I am seeing this right now, but only once in a while. gdm version: gdm-3.2.1.1-8.fc16.x86_64
The workaround for me was to fill in something in the "real name" field in /etc/passwd corresponding to the user I was running GNOME as when trying to switch. That is, my entry in /etc/passwd previously looked like this: username:x:1000:1000::/home/username:/bin/bash Changing it to this "fixed" the problem: username:x:1000:1000:Some User:/home/username:/bin/bash
I've got the same problem since few days. I don't know why. All my users have their "real name" field filled.
I have the same problem. Unfortunately, the "CreateTransientDisplay" error dialog is the only information I can find about the problem.
(In reply to comment #4) > I have the same problem. Unfortunately, the "CreateTransientDisplay" error > dialog is the only information I can find about the problem. Fedora 16 or 17?
I seem to be running into the same problem. Fedora 16 gdm-3.2.1.1-8.fc16.x86_64 I try to switch user, the screen goes blank, nothing happens. Then when moving the mouse, the screen returns, and I get the following error pop-up: Unable to start new display Method "CreateTransientDisplay" with signature "" on interface "org.gnome.DisplayManager.LocalDisplayFactory" doesn't exist.
Same error in Fedora 16 when attempting to switch user. Screen fades to password prompt for the current user. Logging back in shows: Method "CreateTransientDisplay" with signature "" on interface "org.gnome.DisplayManager.LocalDisplayFactory" doesn't exist
I have the same problem. Just installed fedora 16 on a machine last week.
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