OK, while "sudo service lxdm start" failed to work, the command "sudo /etc/init.d/lxdm restart" does work and boots the true Lubuntu DE which includes the proper buttons :^)
So it all has something to do with lxdm not handing off boot properly, or something of the nature. Given the fact that this is Alpha1, and the next build begins with a whole new process, I think it would be foolish to waste any additional time on this. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/792850 Title: Lubuntu Oneiric live desktop lacks restart and shutdown buttons -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs