Login screen problem

[Roslundarn]

Hello i am a totaly neewbie on linux :)
I am trying to follow the guide
XBMC on Ubuntu 9.04

i have installed ubuntu 9.04, (no xp installed, clean install)
but when i start the computer and get to the Login screen i cant log in
i cant type anyting in the box or atleast i cant se what i type =)

have tried "ctrl+alt+f2" and there i can type and login
tried "startx"
but there i get something like "server is already active for display 0"

what do i do?:confused:
please help

and sorry for my bad english:)

[alwayshere]

if you are new to linux you are best to use a LTS version of ubuntu which is stable.
The newer the version the more bugs that need to be sorted out and very tricky for a newb
so stick with the newest Lts versions

I use ubuntu LTS 8.04 found here http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ports/releases/hardy/release/

all the help and info for it can be found here https://help.ubuntu.com/8.04/index.html

[Roslundarn]

I use ubuntu LTS 8.04 found here http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ports/releases/hardy/release/


thx

I`ll try that, but what file shall i download?

[Roslundarn]

txs for the help m8 :)
now i can log in

now for the next step =)