I can no longer log-in to my system. The system starts and gets to the login screen. I type in my password and the screen goes blank and shows something like this:
[FAIL] start (something here I can't really see because screen flashes too quickly)... plymouth ... failed!
Basically it flashes for what seems like 1/2 second then goes back to the log in screen. I re-type the password and get the same thing. I know it is the correct password because if I type the wrong password (or just hit Enter or click "Login") it tells me the password is incorrect. But when I type the correct one I can not log in.
So I thought I did something wrong so I re-installed Point Linux this morning. I followed the same steps and am at the same point again. So apparently there is something wrong with the updates (a conflict or something?) or I am updating incorrectly. I also noticed when I ran updates via the Terminal (sudo apt-get update / sudo apt-get upgrade) that there are a number of packages being "Held Back" (or something like that). Should I update the system differently?
Any help on this would be most useful. I am not opposed to reinstalling again (I haven't edited this machine and do not have any personal items on here). But I like what I saw via the LiveDVD and would really like to give this a go.
Again, I am basically a total noob so any help you can give is most appreciated. Also, if possible, please explain in easiest to understand (and follow) steps.
Thank you again.