I have Ubuntu Cinnamon installed on a Dell desktop and an Acer laptop.
Both installations went very well and updates were applied.
However, when I boot either of the two systems, they often do not finish the boot process.
I worked on the problem for a while, then re-installed Ubuntu.
But the problem persists.
First: the Ubuntu Cinnamon screen comes up with a small rotating circle. - Normal
Several seconds later, the screen goes black and then the Ubuntu Cinnamon screen returns with the rotating circle for several seconds, and then goes to the logon screen.
Or, during the second time that the circle rotates, it rotates forever.
I have to force the system to power down using the power button.
When I turn it back on, it will do the same thing, and I power it down, again.
The next time I turn it on, the Ubuntu Cinnamon screen comes on, the circle rotates, then goes to a blank screen.
At that time, I hold down the Esc button, and continue to hold it down.
The screen fills with rows of texts.
I continue to hold down the Esc button until the screen goes blank, then I let it go.
Almost every time, the logon screen appears.
This appears to be a random event, but it happens about half of the time.
I have installed all updates with no problem, but the problem persists.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Both installations went very well and updates were applied.
However, when I boot either of the two systems, they often do not finish the boot process.
I worked on the problem for a while, then re-installed Ubuntu.
But the problem persists.
First: the Ubuntu Cinnamon screen comes up with a small rotating circle. - Normal
Several seconds later, the screen goes black and then the Ubuntu Cinnamon screen returns with the rotating circle for several seconds, and then goes to the logon screen.
Or, during the second time that the circle rotates, it rotates forever.
I have to force the system to power down using the power button.
When I turn it back on, it will do the same thing, and I power it down, again.
The next time I turn it on, the Ubuntu Cinnamon screen comes on, the circle rotates, then goes to a blank screen.
At that time, I hold down the Esc button, and continue to hold it down.
The screen fills with rows of texts.
I continue to hold down the Esc button until the screen goes blank, then I let it go.
Almost every time, the logon screen appears.
This appears to be a random event, but it happens about half of the time.
I have installed all updates with no problem, but the problem persists.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
