[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] <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
[23:48] <xubuntu08d> Hi