See if disabling your network prior to restart or shutdown fixes the stall (https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/274995).
I also noticed the significantly longer startup time on my 32-bit Ubuntu 8.10 Core 2 Duo. I didn't notice any obvious slowdowns or stalls after disabling quiet and splash in the boot options. -- Ubuntu 8.10 ShutDown-Restart Delay https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/294896 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
