Hi everyone.

Well, I also had this problem when I updated to 9.10 but I was able to use it by choosing the old kernel. This time I tried the same (Install 8.10, update, and see if it works), but it didn't worked out.

I've been using Ubuntu 10.4, and it works OK, so I guess it's something with KDE, and probably my **** PC can't handle the effects (I'm guessing that the desktop effects are the problem.) The PCChips motherboard (shame) has an integrated video card, unichrome (sorry, I can't remember the model), and remember hearing that it wasn't supported, so I don't know it's got anything to do with this.

Sorry if I can't provide more details. I'm pretty much an average user, and I'm not sure what are the commands to use to check what's the problem.

Thanks in advance.

Please ensure that your Xorg configuration is configured to use the "vesa" driver.

I am aware of an experimental Unichrome driver ( having experienced a machine with a Via graphics chip previously ) which provides limited support however it doesn't support 3D sufficiently to support KDE's Desktop Effects. By forcing the "vesa" driver, this driver should be ignored.

Thanks for the answer. Hopefully it'll be thing of the drivers.

Thanks again.