Slow boot after latest updates

My system boots in ~ 40 seconds (ready to use). I timed it since I recently was a Windows user & that took MUCH longer. After the most recent update, a day or two ago, it now takes over 5 minutes! Has anyone else seen this?
Thanks.

4-5-2008
I tried repair disc permissions--no help
4-9-2008
2 new updates; keyboard firmware & iMac firmware (EFI)
After that reboot fast once again (~40 seconds!)
So, I assume the prior update ‘broke it’ & the new update ‘fixed it.’

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