> upgrade and the kernel and xserver are mismatched. This sometimes happens
> when an upgrade is partial. See this:
>
www.cyberciti.biz/.../ubuntu-linux-how-to-reconfigure-x-windows-system-xo\
rg-server/

Yes, I set the install to format and use all of the hdd,,,,

>
> on how to use the commandline to fix the xserver. This is the last resort.
> Check hardware drivers first, though.
>
> You will likely have to boot the computer into rescue mode or you can try to
> reboot from grub in a previous kernel (lower in the list). You can also try
> a boot parameter to run in vesa and then fix it with the proper driver and
> xserver. See: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/LiveCDBootOptions

Had no joy with the rescue mode (not too good programming so I just re-installed
from cd working a treat now (again, we`ll see what tomorrow brings,,heh )

As an aside, I also installed 11.04 on a desktop with 2gb ram and p4
intel....rubbish, re-installed with 10.04 and it is now quicker than
the original XP!!

My usb wifi dongle ran without installing software ...Belkin f5d7050 -
v4014uk....