[ubuntu-studio-users] Kernel updates not giving me a GUI

[Kaj Ailomaa]

On Wed, Feb 3, 2016, at 12:07 PM, David King wrote:
> When I update my kernel and then log in with the new kernel, I do not 
> get a GUI at all, just a log in at the command line interface.
> 
> I am using Ubuntu Studio 14.04, and updating with the Software Updater 
> whatever new kernels it gives me.
> 
> The kernel I am using ends in 66, and all kernels since then have failed 
> to load the GUI for me, i.e. 68, 74, 76, 77.
> 

Are you using proprietary graphics drivers? Which package?

Might be you are missing kernel headers (normally, you wouldn't) in
order for the drivers to build. Each time you update to a new kernel,
and if you have proprietary drivers installed, a kernel module needs to
be built for that driver (using dkms).

/Kaj

> Is there a way to use the latest kernels and still get a GUI, or is 
> there a problem with my Ubuntu Studio that needs fixing?
> 
> 
> David King
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