Comment 14 for bug 562776

Wow...this is really confusing...

I have two similar desktops at home.

1º Desktop specs (Desktop "A"):
    Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
    ASUS P5QC
    Intel Core2Quad Q8200
    2x1GB SuperTalent W1333UA1G8 memory module (2GB Ram Total)
    Sapphire ATi HD4890 1GB DDR5
    Driver Packaging Version 8.723.1-100408a-098580C-ATI
    2D Driver Version 8.72.11

2º Desktop specs (Desktop "B"):
    Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
    ASUS P5QC
    Intel Core2Quad Q8400
    2x2GB OCZ OCZ3G13332G memory module (4GB Ram Total)
    Sapphire ATi HD4890 1GB DDR5
    Driver Packaging Version 8.723.1-100408a-098580C-ATI
    2D Driver Version 8.72.11

Both machines installed from scratch, so both root partitions where formatted at install time. Both with same ATi propietary driver.

The funny thing is that "Desktop A" boots up as expected, really short delay between boot menu and usable GNOME Desktop. In "Desktop B" boot thime is unnacceptable (60 secs at least), Skype and Empathy login sounds being played, but only mouse pointer with blask background is displayed!

Please also take a look at my previous screenshot, because sometimes is unable to load the default GNOME theme.

Please advise...this is really weird!