Author Topic: Can't get into shell (Read 6266 times)

Dilbert · « **on:** August 24, 2006, 02:21:11 PM »

Running Kubuntu Linux.

When I choose Kubuntu in the GRUB list, it boots as normal, then puts me in a "Breezy Badger" prompt. I log in, and I'm dumped at the prompt. StartX does nothing, and being a total newbie to Linux I have no idea what to do. The first time, I got into the shell no problem (it did this automatically). Now what? :-/

Rob Pomeroy · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2006, 04:13:22 PM »

The prompt IS the shell.

When you installed Kubuntu, did all go smoothly? Did you actually choose to install X, etc?

What message do you see when you type "startx" (all lowercase)?

Dilbert · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2006, 05:59:21 PM »

Yeah, it installed without a hitch. But I have no desktop. I'll write down the error I get next time I boot into Linux, but I've got work to do right now that involves the Internet, so I'm in Windows at the moment.

Dilbert · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2006, 06:01:06 PM »

Never mind, i just reinstalled Kubuntu and I'm fine now. No clue what happened. :-/

Rob Pomeroy · « **Reply #4 on:** August 26, 2006, 04:44:52 AM »

This happened:

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