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I am a long term but ICT challenged ubuntu user. My stable desktop crashed a few weeks ago while i was on the interweb and ever since boots to black screen with clayton@clayton-desktop:~$ and a non-blinking cursor in the top left corner. How do I get ubuntu and my files back? Currently running 12.04 (from memory, or maybe 12.10). Any help would be appreciated

P.S. i have looked through many of the FAQ's without any joy including the ones suggested here which seem to be off topic as they relate to installs not functioning systems.

Seth
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cjclent
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If it is possible to input text, try typing startx and then press Enter. This might give you a GUI.

Aditya
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eidde
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If you use unity try type gdm and hit enter. If you use kde try kdm. Gui should appear.

killall-9
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