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[01:07] <xubuntu77w> hello, could someone here please help me out with an issue?
[01:09] <xubuntu77w> anybody?
[01:14] <well_laid_lawn> xubuntu77w:  it helps if you mention the issue you have
[01:46] <xubuntu77w> I accidentally deleted some of the system packages for Xubuntu 18.04, and I was wondering if there is a way for me to get back on track without having to reinstall the OS
[02:50] <xubuntu02w> Hello, I can't enter xubuntu....it does not make it to the log in screen...The Xubuntu 18.04 Logo is stuck in a loop....what can I do?
[02:53] <xubuntu02w> could someone please assist me?
[02:54] <cfhowlett> !ask
[02:54] <ubottu> Please don't ask to ask a question, simply ask the question (all on ONE line and in the channel, so that others can read and follow it easily). If anyone knows the answer they will most likely reply. :-) See also !patience
[02:54] <xubuntu02w> Hello, I can't enter xubuntu....it does not make it to the log in screen...The Xubuntu 18.04 Logo is stuck in a loop....what can I do?
[02:55] <cfhowlett> xubuntu02w, try logging in to a different account.  also try using the guest account
[02:55] <xubuntu02w> but it doesn't make it to the log in option
[02:56] <cfhowlett> is this new behavior??
[02:57] <xubuntu02w> yes
[02:57] <xubuntu02w> I installed 18.04 today
[02:58] <xubuntu02w> is there no other way to access my account?
[02:58] <cfhowlett> wait 1
[02:58] <xubuntu02w> ok
[02:59] <cfhowlett> do you get a terminal or error message?
[03:00] <xubuntu02w> just the blue screen with the xubuntu logo and the moving circle underneath
[03:00] <cfhowlett> got it
[03:00] <Andrio> I'd try Ctrl+Alt+F1
[03:00] <cfhowlett> what GPU brand?
[03:01] <xubuntu02w> Thinkpad T61
[03:01] <xubuntu02w> Ctrl+Alt+F1 did not work
[03:02] <cfhowlett> what happened exactly
[03:02] <xubuntu02w> with Ctrl+Alt+F1?
[03:02] <xubuntu02w> something happened now: the screen went black
[03:03] <cfhowlett> do you have critical data on the machine?
[03:03] <xubuntu02w> yes
[03:03] <cfhowlett> encrypted?
[03:03] <xubuntu02w> no
[03:04] <cfhowlett> good.  get your ubuntu USB, boot the machine, and copy your accountname/home to a safe backup location
[03:04] <cfhowlett> in preparation to reinstall
[03:04] <xubuntu02w> I have Xubuntu on DVD
[03:05] <cfhowlett> same same
[03:05] <xubuntu02w> will I reinstall or repair?
[03:05] <cfhowlett> boot DVD, backup data, reinstall
[03:06] <xubuntu02w> it's possible to back up date during the installation process?
[03:06] <xubuntu02w> data
[03:06] <cfhowlett> inadviseable, but possible
[03:07] <xubuntu02w> I am new to Linux
[03:07] <xubuntu02w> will it ask me during the installation process if I wish to back up data?
[03:07] <cfhowlett> best practice: backup before doing system work e.g. upgrades.  In fact, backup up data regularly.  OS doesn't matter on that point.
[03:07] <cfhowlett> it will not.
[03:08] <xubuntu02w> I have a T400
[03:08] <cfhowlett>  ... OK ?
[03:08] <xubuntu02w> can I switch my hard drive to T400 and access the data from there?
[03:08] <xubuntu02w> I don't wanna lose my data
[03:08] <cfhowlett> if your t400 has ubuntu installed, yes.
[03:09] <cfhowlett> but important data should always be backed up off system.
[03:09] <xubuntu02w> but is there no other way to log in or to repair the OS?
[03:10] <cfhowlett> your system is not functioning for whatever reason.  YOU said the data is critical.  Therefore, priority 1 is data safeguarding.  Do the backup first.
[03:10] <cfhowlett> or trade HDD drives and install
[03:12] <cfhowlett> otherwise, proceed with the reinstallation on the assumption that your data "should" be safe.
[03:13] <cfhowlett> for alternative perspectives, bring this question to #ubuntu and ask again
[03:13] <xubuntu02w> OK, I will ask them
[03:13] <xubuntu02w> thanks for your help
[03:14] <cfhowlett> best of luck!
[12:36] <xubuntu51w> is kernel version same as ubuntu18
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[23:48] <xubuntu08d> Hi