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Old 08-20-2010, 08:14 PM   #1
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fresh install ubuntu does not boot up shows splash then goes blank.
how do i get into boot c-line
 
Old 08-20-2010, 08:57 PM   #2
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I think you can get the grub menu to show up by pressing ESC. Then you can edit the kernel boot parameters by pressing e.

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Old 08-20-2010, 09:07 PM   #3
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nothing happens with esc
 
Old 08-20-2010, 09:17 PM   #4
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Ok, I googled and found the following

"https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LucidLynx/ReleaseNotes#No delay for boot menu with GRUB 2"

Seems you need to hold down the shift key.

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