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    PC Hangs On ShutDown

    I've recently installed Compiz-Fusion and Emerald. Ever since, my PC hangs on shutting down. Usually the Kubuntu logo shows up, unload and the pc turns off. Everything I get is a black screen. Nothing happens.

    I've fetched help on the compiz forums but didnt got any clear answers on how I could fix my problem. I've been told to go back to metacity and see if the computer would still hang on shut down. And its still doing it. Even when Compiz and Emerald are not running.

    Im using Kubuntu Feisty 7.04
    Video card is an ATI Radeon 9600XT
    I'm using drivers that came with my fresh install (been using Linux for a week already, dont even have an idea on how to update drivers)

    I'd really like to get my problem solved as im forced to use winstinks (I could Use linux, but that would involve hard resetting my pc each time i want to shut it down to boot on windows and turn it off from there).

    Im fairly new to the whole Linux thing, so if you could really help me I'd gladly appreciate it. And keep in mind im not used to the whole linux-speak thing so be as detailed as possible when you want me to do something (including command lines would be great, as I could learn them at the same time)

    I really hope I'll get more answers over here.
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    Re: PC Hangs On ShutDown

    Err...Help?
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      Re: PC Hangs On ShutDown

      Hi Xmaster,

      I used to have the same problem, I however managed to solve it. First of all, try the following:

      Edit the /etc/kde3/kdm/kdmrc file and add or uncomment the following line in the [X-:*-Core] section (note the *):

      TerminateServer=true

      (To edit the file first open up the Konsole, then type sudo nano /etc/kde3/kdm/kdmrc Then find the section mentioned above and add the line TerminateServer=true last in that section. Save the file by pressing Ctrl+O and exit with Ctrl+X. Try booting your system.)

      I believe that was the thing that worked for me. If that doesn't work for you, you can try the advice given in the links below:

      http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=3334792
      http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=420999
      http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=237264
      http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-715.html
      http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=410716
      https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+s...gs/+bug/105102

      Hope this helps!

      Cheers,
      -Devo
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        Re: PC Hangs On ShutDown

        Alright, I think I've found it.
        # Core config for local displays
        [X-:*-Core]
        # How often to try to run the X-server. Running includes executing it and
        # waiting for it to come up.
        # Default is 1
        #ServerAttempts=1
        # How long to wait for a local X-server to come up.
        # Default is 15
        #ServerTimeout=15
        # The command line to start the X-server, without display number and VT spec.
        # This string is subject to word splitting.
        # Default is "/usr/bin/X -br"
        ServerCmd=/usr/bin/X -br
        # Additional arguments for the X-servers for local sessions.
        # This string is subject to word splitting.
        # Default is ""
        ServerArgsLocal=-nolisten tcp
        # Additional arguments for the X-servers for remote sessions.
        Is 'TerminateServer=true' on the same line:
        [X-:*-Core] TerminateServer=true
        Or do I have to write it on a line under?
        [X-:*-Core]
        TerminateServer=true
        ??


        Oh and Many Many Thanks if it solves my problem (otherwise I browsed quickly your links and I'm pretty sure i'll find a solution down there if this one doesnt help)
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          Re: PC Hangs On ShutDown

          I'm not quite sure you're in the right place, as I don't have any of that text in my own kdmrc file... Anyway, this is what mine looks like:

          Code:
          [X-*-Core]
AllowNullPasswd=false
AllowRootLogin=false
AllowShutdown=Root
AutoReLogin=false
ClientLogFile=.xsession-errors-%s
Reset=/etc/kde3/kdm/Xreset
Session=/etc/kde3/kdm/Xsession
Setup=/etc/kde3/kdm/Xsetup
Startup=/etc/kde3/kdm/Xstartup
TerminateServer=true
          (That is only the [X-*-Core] -part of the file)

          Check that you really wrote the following in the Konsole:
          sudo nano /etc/kde3/kdm/kdmrc
          That should open the correct file.

          I'm sorry I can't offer you much more help...I'm quite new to linux and Kubuntu myself

          Hope that works

          -Devo
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            Re: PC Hangs On ShutDown

            So far it has been working wonders! It even turned off with compiz and emerald running. Didnt have much time to test it further but I do hope it will keep working this way.

            Have a cookie <3
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              Re: PC Hangs On ShutDown

              Glad I could help

              -Devo
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