Since the bug is somewhat random I can't verify that this temporary fix works, but all has been good for three to four days for now.
Modify as root: /etc/default/grub <clip> GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet splash" </clip> to <clip> GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="" </clip> save file and run as root: update-grub This removes the splash screen from system boot and makes the boot process visible on screen as text. -- KUbuntu 10.04 freezes on boot with Glib warning getpwuid_r() failed... https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/620606 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