How are you launching k3b is it from the K-Menu? If so does the same
thing happen when you start k3b from a terminal or the "Run Command"
menu item?
** Changed in: k3b (Ubuntu)
Assignee: (unassigned) => Brian
Status: Unconfirmed => Needs Info
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k3b starts up after a very long time
https://launchpad.net/bugs/75153