I think I'm having the same issue, regarding the notification area. I tried to do a google on it and this is what came up.
This problem has been ocurring ever since i updated from Jaunty to Karmic. GNOME is v2.28.1
The problem has become more frequent lately though and now it seems to be ocurring every time I reboot. Most usually the network icon will not appear, and will be replaced by a second volume icon.
This is always solved by deleteing the notification area from the panel and then adding it again.
The problem will never occur spontaneously, but only after rebooting.
I think I'm having the same issue, regarding the notification area. I tried to do a google on it and this is what came up.
This problem has been ocurring ever since i updated from Jaunty to Karmic. GNOME is v2.28.1
The problem has become more frequent lately though and now it seems to be ocurring every time I reboot. Most usually the network icon will not appear, and will be replaced by a second volume icon.
This is always solved by deleteing the notification area from the panel and then adding it again.
The problem will never occur spontaneously, but only after rebooting.