[Bug 298179] Re: Installing Sagetv (without activation key) breaks ubuntu boot-up

[cenora]

Update: The "fix" did not work, Ubuntu is locked out.

** Description changed:

  I downloaded the "15 day trial" DEB installer from SageTV website.
+ http://www.sagetv.com/postDL.php?tmpFile=linuxweb/sagetv-server_6.4.8_i386.deb
  
  During the package installation, Sage asks for an activation key. I have none, and just wanted to test the 15 day trial.
  Program refused to continue to install (without activation key), so I quit the installer window.
  
  During the next boot, Ubuntu drops to the text message and displays:
  
  "Starting SageTV server: sagetvChanging to SageTV directory /opt/sagetv/server
  Please enter your activation key..."
  
  Tried to CTRL-everything to at least get back to Ubuntu X server to
  uninstall the program, but nothing continues the boot process.
  
  I do realize that SageTV messed up.
  The problem is that NO PROGRAM should break Ubuntu from starting up.
  
  Finally, to "fix" the problem, the user must:
  1. CTRL+ALT+F1
  2. sudo apt-get remove sagetv-server
  
  This problem happened to others and solution is posted at:
  http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31151

** Tags added: boot sagetv

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Installing Sagetv (without activation key) breaks ubuntu boot-up
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