Could you install libgtk2.0-0-dbg and get a backtrace: - gdb gnome-terminal (gdb) break gdk_x_error (gdb) run ... gdb stop on the break point (gdb) thread apply all bt
And copy that to a comment. What videodriver do you use? Does it happen with an another user on the same computer? -- edgy gnome-terminal does not start https://launchpad.net/bugs/58232 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs