General error mounting file system

[Alvin]

On Thursday 01 April 2010 13:05:52 Eric wrote:
> I get that error when I boot up. The message continues by saying it will
> terminate the shell and try again. I've gotten this message before and
> the computer usually boots fine although there are times when I try to
> boot that it never loads past the Kububtu progress bar. The drive light
> is on, showing activity but it won't load.
> 
> Any idea what the problem is or what the solution is?

Please tell us the exact error message(s).

Also, if necessary, post the contents of /etc/fstab, /proc/mounts and the 
output of 'blkid'.