Startup ******* Ubuntu ====== Console ------- *Ctrl*, *Alt*, *Function Key* Note: Don't be surprised if the Gnome desktop is not be on *Ctrl*, *Alt*, *F1* ... it will probably be on: *Ctrl*, *Alt*, *F7*. Stop the Display Manager ------------------------ :: sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop Re-start the Display Manager ---------------------------- :: sudo /etc/init.d/gdm start Re-start Desktop ---------------- *Ctrl*, *Alt*, *Back-space*.