Ubuntu Netbook Remix Desktop Disappears

I have a netbook running Ubuntu Netbook Remix (UNR) 9.04. I switched it to the regular Ubuntu desktop just to try. Before I switched back, I rebooted (the battery ran all the way down). Apparently, this is known to be a bad thing. When you restart, all you get is a blank desktop -- no panels at the top and bottom to allow you to get at any commands.

The fix is described in Launchpad here, but I'm going to summarize it because it's a little spread out in the comments to the bug.

1. Right click on the desktop and select "Create Folder..."
2. Double click on the folder you just created
3. Navigate to "/usr/bin/desktop-switcher" and run it
4. Switch back to the UNR desktop
5. Now navigate to your home directory
6. Show hidden files (View-> Show Hidden Files, or Ctrl-h)
7. Delete the .gconf, .gconfd, and .config folders
8. Log out and log back in

This should fix the problem. Now, with respect to the classical desktop, don't do that :-)

Ubuntu Support Saturday in Vancouver

The ever-fantastic Ubuntu Vancouver Local Committee is organizing a Support Saturday. Come on down and learn about the world's most popular free operating system. If you already use Ubuntu, get some help to make your experience even better.

The details:

Saturday January 30th, 2010 11am - 2pm
Vancouver Community College
1155 East Broadway (Broadway Campus)
Building B, Room G219

Click here for the poster.

Here's the best door to use:


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