the problem lies in the usplash>>> this is the workaround for the problem>>> http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=6127765&postcount=35
removing the splash option solved the problem... seems to be the only workaround available now, rather than using the recovery mode -- upgraded to 8.10 and could not start the X server https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/293234 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
