triple boot issues

[not12listen]

HP/Compaq nc 6320 laptop.

first, i installed Win7 64bit - has no issues.
then i did a clean install of Kubuntu 11.10 64bit (from cd).
then i did a clean install of BackTrack5 (from dvd).

from this point forward, any/all comments will be concerning the Linux OSs - not Windows 7 (unless commented specifically as such).

i can boot to either BackTrack5 or Kubuntu 11.10 without any issues.
i can shut down/restart BackTrack5 without any hesitation.
i cannot shut down/restart Kubuntu 11.10 at all - i have tried the usual buttons for shutting down and restarting, i have also tried opening XTerm to perform an 'init 6' command, but it states that i am not root. when i try an 'su' from XTerm, no matter which password i type in, it is incorrect.

at this point, while still in Kubuntu, i had to hold the power button until the laptop shut down completely.

this is less than ideal. if anyone has ideas, i'd be more than happy to test those ideas.

[vinnywright]

Re: triple boot issues

dont know why your shutdown/restart buttons dont work (mine do) but reather than hold down the power button try

sudo shutdown -h now

or

sudo reboot

untill you get things straitened out

VINNY

[Snowhog]

Re: triple boot issues

i have also tried opening XTerm to perform an 'init 6' command, but it states that i am not root. when i try an 'su' from XTerm, no matter which password i type in, it is incorrect.

From the Kubunt Desktop, launch a Konsole session with Alt+F2 and type konsole and press enter. Then, in the console, type:

sudo shutdown -r now

But, the normal shutdown routine should work:

Click the K Menu button, select Leave > Shutdown > Turn off computer.

[not12listen]

Re: triple boot issues

thanks for the replies! i've tried all methods you both mentioned and everything is working correctly now...

strange... very strange, but i'm not complaining.

thanks again!