I can report that removing the iPod solved the problem. I must say, I suspect any thing that uses a lot of power slows down gnome-power-manager at boot ( charging iPods, CD/DVD drive use, USB hubs, cameras ) and thats why we all see that warning. In Jaunty, however, I did not observe this behavior (I triple boot, so its the same machine).
I can report that removing the iPod solved the problem. I must say, I suspect any thing that uses a lot of power slows down gnome-power-manager at boot ( charging iPods, CD/DVD drive use, USB hubs, cameras ) and thats why we all see that warning. In Jaunty, however, I did not observe this behavior (I triple boot, so its the same machine).