doesn't the session splash disappear too soon?

[David Prieto <frandavid100 gmail com>]

Hi,

I've noticed that when I power on my laptop the session splash after the
GDM lasts only some 3 or 4 seconds, but even after that the desktop
background takes another 3 or 4 to appear, them 5 to get the panel and
another 5 or so to get the panel applets and be able to actually use the
computer.

I've talked to other users and they find the issue annoying too.
Shouldn't the session splash last almost until you have an usable
desktop?

Thanks,

David.