On 2016-06-30 16:25 +0100, Lisi Reisz wrote:
> On the laptop (i386, Dell Inspiron 9300, Intel Celeron) I am getting
> the following message. I am at a loss as to where even to begin. :-(
> All help welcome.
>
> I hoped a straight upgrade would leave me with init systemV, not
> because I think it is better. I don't want a flame war. But because I
> am more likely to be able to extricate myself from problems.
So, what actually is your current init system?
> Well, I can't extricate myself. :-( I'll plead old-age. :-(
>
> The message (and please excuse copying errors and typos) is:
>
> [24772.681833] systemd-logind[21814]: Failed to enable subscription:
> Launch helper exited with unknown return code 1
> [24772.681890] systemd-logind[21814]: Failed to fully start up daemon:
> Input/output errror
Do you have libpam-systemd installed?
Cheers,
Sven
