Assistance installing Ubuntu 10.04.1 LTS

[Nils Kassube]

Donna Windom wrote:
> Using the Ubuntu CD I downloaded, I was able to
> run Ubuntu from the CD and navigate using the graphical user
> interface.

> After restarting I have the option to run WindowsXP or
> Ubuntu. I chose Ubuntu, but instead of getting the easy to navigate
> GUI, I get the following after logging in:
> 
> username at ubuntu:~$
> 
> Is there a way to have a graphical user interface instead of the
> command line?

I suppose there is a problem with your video card because usually the 
GUI should start automatically. As it doesn't start, there should be 
something in the log file "/var/log/Xorg.0.log". Probably it would be 
the easiest way to use the Ubuntu LiveCD to access that file and post it 
here.


Nils