this may or may not be related, but i have been having problems with X / GDM and Nvidia 8600GT using restricted drivers.
i have made some posts on this bug https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-restricted- modules-2.6.22/+bug/152263 -- nvidia driver instantly crashes kernel - gutsy, nvidia-glx-new 1.0.9755 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/129343 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs