Same problem here with a fresh install of Ubuntu 12.10 64 bits, with Phenom processor and Radeon 6850 graphic card. Either fglrx or fglrx-update open a session without Unity : no launcher, no dash.
Not easy to go back to the free driver ! How to do : Launch a Terminal with ctrl+alt+ T keys Type : sudo apt-get purge fglrx* give the password Accept to remove the package when asked (type o) Start again by typing : sudo shutdown now -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1068661 Title: 1002:6740 Unity does not load after installing fglrx-updates Radeon HD 6700M Series To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/1068661/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs