GDM crash loop with multiple monitors
Submitted by Taylor
Link to original bug (#795764)
Description
Description of problem:
GDM starts and crashes often when two monitors are plugged in.
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): Name : gdm Epoch : 1 Version : 3.28.1 Release : 1.fc28 Arch : x86_64 Size : 2.2 M Source : gdm-3.28.1-1.fc28.src.rpm Repo : @System From repo : anaconda
How reproducible: Always (with live media). Occurs on Arch Linux and Fedora 28 post install.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Have two monitors plugged in
- Start machine
- Move mouse (possibly not required)
Actual results: Crash loop
Expected results: No crash loop
Additional info: Monitor topology: 1 plugged into RX480 (DVI-D) (1440x900) 1 plugged into motherboard (DVI-D) (1280x1024)
Workarounds: Unplug second monitor (doesn't matter which) Disable wayland in /etc/gdm/custom.conf and login using the Gnome with Xorg option.
Version: 3.28.x