I hadn't noticed the button in the corner of the logon
screeen. I find the colours & contrast for that screen very poor. The
logon box is very small, and fonts are tiny, inspite of having lots of
spare space on the screen.

I tried XFCE from that menu, but it doesn't work now, presumably because
I had used the procedure, previously recommended to remove it from the
system. However I'm happy with GNOME, and will probably stay with it.

>I recommend a superb publication by 'Computer Active' titled Ultimate
>Guide to Linux (actually Ubuntu) you may still be able to get it at
>Smiths or online. All aspects are simply explained with good quality
>pictutres.

I haven't seen that one. Is it likely to be found with the magazines in
Smith's or in the book section?

BTW I've got another problem, with upgrading my other computer, but I
put that in a new thread.