I verify that Ubuntu 8.10 hangs for this specific desktop computer.
Apparently the issue is with the graphics driver and not gnome-panel.
The workaround is shown at
http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=6931910postcount=6
which effectively disables the default 3D desktop features. Then, the
We are closing this bug report as it lacks the information, described in
the previous comments, we need to investigate the problem further.
However, please reopen it if you can give us the missing information and
don't hesitate to submit bug reports in the future.
** Changed in: gnome-panel
could you a gdb stacktrace when it's hanging?
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2.26.27-4 hangs at gnome-panel on Compaq D51S
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/273452
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** Attachment added: syslog extract
http://launchpadlibrarian.net/17864973/syslog%20extract
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Hopefully the following will be of help:
Actions to reproduce problem on Compaq D51S (Intel 845) using latest
2.26.27-4 generic are:
Boot - login - hangs when gnome-panel should display - no keyboard
access - can only cycle power. Can access gnome-panel etc from failsafe
terminal login.
** Attachment added: syslog.txt
http://launchpadlibrarian.net/17899130/syslog.txt
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2.26.27-4 hangs at gnome-panel on Compaq D51S
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/273452
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** Attachment added: dmesg.log
http://launchpadlibrarian.net/17899133/dmesg.log
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2.26.27-4 hangs at gnome-panel on Compaq D51S
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/273452
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** Attachment added: lspci-vvnn.log
http://launchpadlibrarian.net/17899136/lspci-vvnn.log
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2.26.27-4 hangs at gnome-panel on Compaq D51S
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/273452
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