draintank
July 7th, 2013, 01:48 AM
Want to remove XP and install Ubuntu 13.04 on Dell Inspiron 8500. I am able to make the WLAN work, fix boot errors, and load the driver for on board ATI Radeon 9000 video card. However, when restarted the laptop with auto login, I see the background but nothing else (launch pad, system bar on top, etc.). I am able to launch a terminal using "Alt+Cntrl+t" and able to do anything is the terminal. Funny thing is when screen lock timed out and I can see the prompt for password the unlock screen. Just not a single item on the screen other than the wall paper. I can even right click and change the wall paper and bring up the system config tools. Anyone knows a solution for this? I am kind of new with Linux and really appreciate some help to get over this problem.