[xubuntu-users] How do I get xubuntu back - I think I have Gnome now

[Chris Green]

On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 08:21:03AM +0100, Chris Green wrote:
> After hacking things about somewhat trying to find a bug in lightdm I
> have lost my xubuntu desktop and seem to be getting Gnome Unity
> instead (I think).
> 
> What do I need to [re-]install to get xubuntu back and what settings
> do I need to change (if any)?

None, it's a bug in lightdm!  I've hit this before and it's a real
nuisance.  If for any reason (adding/removing packages etc.) the
directory /var/lib/lightdm gets removed then lightdm fails to start
and you can't get to your xubuntu desktop.  If you look in the log
files at /var/log/lightdm you can see the evidence.

A simple 'sudo mkdir /var/lib/lightdm' and everything works again.

... phew!  :-)

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Chris Green