I'm having this problem as well, although for me it's not limited to GDM (not sure if it is for the reporter).
auth.log has this entry when the problem is exhibited: Jul 15 15:20:43 ******** nscd: nss_ldap: could not search LDAP server - Server is unavailable Symptoms: A lookup on the current user will fail, resulting in several problems: Not able to lock the desktop (dbus connection seems to fail), not able to use gnome-terminal (it will report the user as "I have no name" and shout "You don't exist, please go away!" at every command) Our system setup: libnss-ldap for passwd/shadow/group lookups in Active Directory (Windows Server 2003-R2 / 2008) libpam-krb5 for authentication libnss-ldap uses a dedicated user when called as root (rootbinddn/passwd) and when called as mortal user it uses sasl for kerberos authenticated ldap lookups) -- nscd: nss_ldap: server is unavailable https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/237115 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Server Team, which is subscribed to libnss-ldap in ubuntu. -- Ubuntu-server-bugs mailing list Ubuntu-server-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-server-bugs
