I'd really prefer not to wipe the config files in my home directory...
Then don't, its not neccessary for this problem. That was the fix for another Gnome problem I had (not related to panels). Try following Holly's advice.
-Mike
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Michael E. Crute
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SoftGroup Development Corporation
Linux, because reboots are for installing hardware.
"In a world without walls and fences, who needs windows and gates?"
