Hi, look into ~/.xsession-errors if you use xdm, or, if you use startx, look for errors in the log file (assuming you start startx like startx >& //tmp/startx.log).
Sounds like your window manager is dying. I got that when I messed up the configuration for fvwm2 once. manoj -- "Taxes? We don't need no stinking taxes." Jeff Daiell Manoj Srivastava <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <http://www.datasync.com/%7Esrivasta/> Key C7261095 fingerprint = CB D9 F4 12 68 07 E4 05 CC 2D 27 12 1D F5 E8 6E -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]