Kubuntu Jaunty does not display KDM after boot up

[Goh Lip]

On 03/21/2010 03:18 PM, Andrew C wrote:
> On Sat March 20 2010 4:28:36 pm Goh Lip wrote:
>  > at grub menu, boot 2.6.28-18 without the splash (delete out 'splash'
> at linux line)
>
>
> Worked like a charm this time, but need to make sure it does not happen
> again so need to do a few more reboots.

>> Are you on radeon or nvidia?
>>
> None, I am using the default Intel onboard graphics chipset
>


Okay, Andrew, I have to start by saying I've spent very little time in 
Jaunty (long story) but if you boot okay without the splash, it usually 
means the splash theme has some problem since you're not on nvidia, 
(have some known problem). Try to install some other theme (system 
settings) and see if that helps.


> Also if Alvin's diagnosis is right then I need to find a way to delete
> the /tmp every time I shut-down
>
>

If Alvin's proposal solves your problem, please let us know as well.


> On Sat March 20 2010 1:17:26 pm Alvin wrote:
>  > Normally, (K)Ubuntu should erase /tmp at boot, but it doesn't.
>  > There are all kinds of things wrong with the Karmic startup, and I
> don't know
>  > it this problem applies to Jaunty as well.
>
>
> I agree with him, I had upgraded to Karmic twice but then downgraded
> because of all the start-up issues
> if this were fixed, I'd have no problems migrating. Hope Lucid does a
> beter job
>

I was planning to suggest you upgrade to Karmic, but with your message 
above, I'll have to keep that on hold. Perhaps a new 'fresh' install as 
opposed to an upgrade from existing Jaunty could help? Lucid still have 
some rough edges especially with this type of problem; may be advisable 
to wait till it is fully released (still suggest a fresh install).

>> 'alt' + 'ctl' + 'prt scr' + 'k'
>
> What does this key-combination do ?

As pointed out to me by Tom, a better instruction would be
alt + prt scr + k

This sends the system to a 'sort of' logoff; there are some bugs,
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/329644

and another is REISUB instead of 'K' to totally logoff. I personally do 
not like to use these methods (I use them if forced to) and I may not be 
the best guy to give you input on this. Google them and you'll probably 
find better explanations than I can possibly give.

Perhaps it's practical to keep booting without the splash (modify 
grub.cfg/menu.lst) and wait for full release of lucid. This is not a 
major show stopper (unless of course you cannot boot up), and I wouldn't 
worry too much if I were you.

Good luck, take care -Goh Lip