I think this is a duplicate of bug #23445. Try this workaround: * boot using "Linux single" so gdm is not started * do not use tab on the console * disable sound in gdm by setting
SoundProgram=/bin/true SoundOnLogin=false In /etc/gdm/gdm.conf -- Dapper Release Canidate fails to boot on iMac G5 https://launchpad.net/bugs/46699 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
