hangs after log-in after hitting enter
Received Ubuntu8.10 CD from Ubuntu.com. Installation completed (dual boot with WinXp. After booting Ubuntu, the log-in screen comes.Upon giving user name&password and hitting 'enter' the screen goes blank. Only mouse pointer is visible. Mouse &keyboard (typing 'exit' or escape key or any click) is ineffective.Wait &wait--nothing happens.Computer has to be shut down by pressing power-on/off.
Refer:Release notes:known issues:Hangs with desktop effects on Intel 845G video cards. My computer, motherboard: Gigabyte- GA8LD533. Chipset: Intel 845GL. Display adapter: Intel(R)
Tried. There is no' install Ubuntu in safe graphics mode' option in the installation screen of the CD. F4 is no VGA .Disabling desktop effects could not be achieved.Right clicking & leaving graphics installation mode and working way-out appears difficult; may need detailed inst.
Problem: How to run/ start using Ubuntu ?
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