[Bug 90696] killing kdm hands kernel

[jtholmes]

Public bug reported:

Binary package hint: kdm

This bug was discovered in Kubuntu

Boot CD

After desktop displays with install icon, do NOTHING, not even mouse moves
No activity for 20-30 minutes  Just let it set as is after booting

30 minutes later move mouse to Kmenu
click once on  Kmenu icon

Kmenu icon enlarges to  twice its normal size  and does nothing
Wait 5-10 Minutes, still not action

Press  ALT CNTL F1
Get Console Window
sudo pkill -9 kdm

Press Cntl Alt  F2  Console 2 displays
Continue previous actiong thru F6  each console displays
Press  Cntl Alt  F1

Kde desktop displays,  minus all icons and markings, but outline of
icons exist in bottom launch area.
Mouse pointer frozen at this time

Press Cntl Alt F2 thur F6  no  console windows
Cntl C  Cntl D    Cntl Alt Backspace,  nothing works,  kernel hung

Force power off with power button.

Tested using CD only, on  Toshiba A75-226  Laptop

jt at jtholmes.com

** Affects: kdebase (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: Unconfirmed

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killing kdm hands kernel
https://launchpad.net/bugs/90696