X Window Server outputs "Cannot convert Internet address X.X.X.X to host name"

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Issue

After starting KDM, X Window Server outputs the following message;

"Cannot convert Internet address X.X.X.X to host name"

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • X Window System

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