GDM gone missing

[Ben Miller]

Michael Wardle wrote:
> You can also verify that gdm is properly installed by running:
> user at ubuntu:~$ dpkg -l gdm
>
> you should see a line something like:
> ii  gdm             2.8.0.1-0ubuntu4               GNOME Display Manager
>
> if the first two letters aren't "i", you have a problem.  See the 
> dpkg(1) and dpkg-query(1) manual entries for more informa

Thanks for your informative reply, Michael. After running the 
diagnostics, I get this:
rc  gdm            2.6.0.7-0ubunt GNOME Display Manager

Therefore, I must have a problem. Am researching it now and will post 
the solution to the list for anyone that's interested.

== Ben