[Tfug] help needed

[arizray at comcast.net]

Ran startx and received; Fatal server error; Server is already active for display 0.

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From: "Marco Savo" <savomarco at gmail.com>
> just run startx?
> 
> On Sun, Oct 5, 2008 at 10:15 AM, Glen Pfeiffer <glen at thepfeiffers.net>wrote:
> 
> > On Sun Oct 05, 2008 at 04:09:45AM +0000, arizray at comcast.net wrote:
> > > Well I managed to get my Ubuntu machine in a state where it
> > > won't go into any sort of desktop. Ideally like for someone to
> > > visit my house and help me get it straightened out. I've
> > > exhausted help from forums and the like. I sure a whiz is out
> > > there that could help. If interested let me know what the fee
> > > would be.
> >
> > I think most of us would like to try to help you troubleshoot via
> > email first. And to do that, we need to have more information.
> > Here is a good starting point:
> >
> > - What version of Ubuntu are you running?
> > - Did you do anything before it quit working? (as already
> >  mentioned) This could include performing an Update, installing
> >  new software, removing software, changing hardware, etc. Even
> >  if you think it is unrelated, please mention it.
> > - What exactly do you see on the screen when you turn the
> >  computer on? Do you see any error messages? Does it look like
> >  the Desktop tries to start and flashes, but then fails and
> >  closes? etc. Please be as descriptive as possible and include
> >  any errors.
> >
> > Once you have answered those, we may have more questions.
> >
> > --
> > Glen
> >
> >
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