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#1 2014-05-19 14:08:51
- MadnessRed
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[Solved] GDM Login requires 2 attempts, Gnome "gksu" never works
Hi all,
I am running a fully up-to-date Arch linux install with Gnome shell.
It was working fine before Easter, however, on returning, after a full update, I now have to enter my password twice when logging in.
The first attempt pauses like an incorrect password, however, when left nothing happens. Then if I press cancel and log in again it is fine.
Further, the gnome shell dialogues for priviledge elevation, like for gparted, never work. Instead I have to run sudo gparted or gksu gparted from terminal.
It is very similar to this thread from last year:
https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=173585
Except that I have been running this Arch install since October and have only just come across this problem.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Anthony
Last edited by MadnessRed (2014-06-02 14:58:08)
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#2 2014-05-19 14:33:51
- Rexilion
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Re: [Solved] GDM Login requires 2 attempts, Gnome "gksu" never works
So this hapenned after an update? Could you post your /var/log/pacman.log ?
fs/super.c : "Self-destruct in 5 seconds. Have a nice day...\n",
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#3 2014-05-20 12:55:29
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#4 2014-06-02 14:57:53
- MadnessRed
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Re: [Solved] GDM Login requires 2 attempts, Gnome "gksu" never works
Try this and the solution I posted there. It *seems* to be the same issue.
Good luck!
Edit: forgot the link...
Sorry for the delay replying - haven't been in my office for a while so couldn't test anything / get logs. That fixed it, thanks!!!
# pacman -S gdk-pixbuf2It was already installed and up-to-date but reinstalling and rebooting seemed to fix everything
Cheers both of you for your time 
Anthony
Last edited by MadnessRed (2014-06-02 14:58:34)
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