I am using xdm and can confirm the issue is present too. The relevant details are:
ii x11-common 1:7.4+3ubuntu10 X Window System (X.Org) infrastructure \Linux serre 2.6.31-15-generic #50-Ubuntu SMP Tue Nov 10 14:53:52 UTC 2009 x86_64 GNU/Linux -- Since failsave-x was enabled in karmic it starts if gdm is disabled and kdm is used. (low graphics mode error) https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/491483 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to gdm in ubuntu. -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs