@Daniel Told, running --reset might be influenced by DISPLAY if you are using a new console (CTL-ALT-F1) so you can see what you are typing (vs CTL-ALT-T method)
My specific steps to resolve were as follows a) Login with [username] and get *stuck* on blank screen b) CTL-ALT-F1 c) Logged in as root user d) #su - [username] e) $export DISPLAY=:0.0 f) $unity --reset Noting I could have skipped b+c if I had logged in as my normal user, and many won't have a root pw defined, this should work too a) Login with [username] and get *stuck* on blank screen b) CTL-ALT-F1 c) Logged in as [username] d) $export DISPLAY=:0.0 e) $unity --reset I have another environment not upgraded, I'll pin back so I can test the fix when it is resolved -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/963633 Title: Unity 5.8: Login to blank screen (all black or just wallpaper) To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/unity/+bug/963633/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
