[Bug 298179] [NEW] Installing Sagetv (without activation key) breaks ubuntu boot-up

[cenora]

Public bug reported:

I downloaded the "15 day trial" DEB installer from SageTV website.

During the package installation, Sage asks for an activation key. I have none, and just wanted to test the 15 day trial.
Program refused to continue to install (without activation key), so I quit the installer window.

During the next boot, Ubuntu drops to the text message and displays:

"Starting SageTV server: sagetvChanging to SageTV directory /opt/sagetv/server
Please enter your activation key..."

Tried to CTRL-everything to at least get back to Ubuntu X server to
uninstall the program, but nothing continues the boot process.

I do realize that SageTV messed up.
The problem is that NO PROGRAM should break Ubuntu from starting up.

Finally, to "fix" the problem, the user must:
1. CTRL+ALT+F1
2. sudo apt-get remove sagetv-server

This problem happened to others and solution is posted at:
http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31151

** Affects: boot (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Installing Sagetv (without activation key) breaks ubuntu boot-up
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/298179
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