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On Tue 23 Sep, Robert Black wrote:
> On Sep 22, 10:34pm, Richard Barrass [RISCBSD] wrote:
> > Subject: Problems after xdm displays login screen...
> > All,
> >
> > I've managed to get xdm working [to the fact that the Xarm banner is
> > displayed shortly followed by the X login screen].
> >
> > I type my username and password in and all seems fine, until some text
> > flashes on the console window [B/R of screen] and the Xarm banner is
> > displayed once more... :-( ]
> 
> Please could you check /usr/X11R6.1/lib/xdm/xdm-errors for any messages.
> 
> Another question: how much swap do you have?
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Rob
> 
> 

I've had the same problem. I've attached my xdm-errors file for your perusal.
I have the amount of swap recommended in the install guide.
Also, from time to time I manage to break into X, but I'm not sure how or why.
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