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Old 02-26-2017, 03:41 PM   #1
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Can't load dekstop Linux Mint


Hi, yesterday I was working with my Linux Mint 17.1 Rebecca (GNU/Linux 3.13.0-37-generic x86_64) and I tried to select a different theme, icons. Now when I power on the computer appears a GUI (mdm) and when I log into the system, appear only a black screen and the mouse but it never loads the desktop.. I ran the command "cat /etc/X11/default-display-manager" and the result is: "/usr/sbin/mdm". Now I can only after the black screen type CTRL+ALT+F1 and I have access to the terminal. There is a way to reset the Display Manager or to solve this issue? I already did tried to run "sudo apt-get install cinnamon" but appear errors like "the following packages have unmet dependencies: cinnamon : Depends> cinnamon-session (>= 2.4.0) but it is not going to be installed, libimobiledevice6: depends: libplist 3 (>= 1.11) but it is not going to be installed, libusbmuxd4 : Depends: libplist3 (>= 1.11) but it is not going to be installed, usbmuxd : Depends: libplist3 (>= 1.11) but it is not going to be installed. Please help in order to get my Graphical Interface back again.
 
Old 02-26-2017, 06:30 PM   #2
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This may be stupid. But what happens when you right click on the blank desktop. Some Mint versions ship with cinnamon and openbox. Also try startx from your terminal.
 
Old 02-27-2017, 07:58 AM   #3
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Some Mint versions ship with cinnamon and openbox.
Mint does not ship with openbox, by default, it is user installed.

Code:
sudo apt-get install cinnamon --reinstall
and accept any affirmative choices. and then reboot.

Let us know.

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Old 02-27-2017, 06:45 PM   #4
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Mint does not ship with openbox, by default, it is user installed.
Your right. sorry got it messed up with another distro. Thanks for correcting me.
 
Old 03-01-2017, 03:54 PM   #5
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I suspect op made some changes to their sources to get some new themes...

please post the output of
Code:
cat /etc/apt/sources.list{,.d/*}
 
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Old 03-03-2017, 02:00 AM   #7
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1) first update all your software. mint has a special mechanism for that.

2) IF THAT DOESN*T HELP one of the sources might be fishy. i suspect:
a) spotify.
b) why do you have xbmc twice in there?

remove the offending source(s) and UPDATE AGAIN.

i suppose trusty is the ubuntu version that corresponds to mint rebecca?
 
Old 03-05-2017, 09:14 AM   #8
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Yes, the version is Rebecca
 
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FrankenMint.
You have almost more non-mint repos than mint repos.

Install much?
 
Old 03-07-2017, 01:46 AM   #10
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Yes, the version is Rebecca
i asked for a lot more information in my last post.

but, assuming that habitual has more experience with mint than i:
you have been adding ppas and installing stuff left and right without giving a thought to the effect that might have on your overall system integrity.
to the point where, judging from your willingness to cooperate with those who are trying to help, a repair becomes impossible.

reinstall, use mint 18, and be more careful in the future.
 
Old 03-07-2017, 02:30 AM   #11
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In addition to the other requests, could you please post the output from:

sudo apt-get update

followed by

sudo apt-get upgrade
 
  


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