Hi! After an /etc/init.d/xdm start nothing happens for 30-40 seconds, only then X starts and the gdm login prompt pops up. startx works instantly, no delay if I use gdm.
During the gap, xdm shows up in ps but no other (related) stuff. This happens on a i386/P2-400 SMP and a powerpc/G3-366. I prefer gdm for the desktop anyway, but the powerpc machine is a laptop with otherwise no GNOME installed. Thanks Christian
