Solved it. Seems like the plasma desktop was missing. Issuing "sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop" fixed it.
Solution inspired by "oblivion" (http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/index.php?topic=3108871.21). > ... check if you have installed kubuntu-desktop. If not, open the KRunner via > ALT+F2 and run "Konsole" from > there and then install the kubuntu desktop via apt-get: > > sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop Then log out and back in again and presto! A working desktop. -- After upgrade 9.10->10.04 KDE desktop does not appear after KDE splash fades out https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/572914 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
