Startup

Ubuntu

Console

Ctrl, Alt, Function Key

Note: Don’t be surprised if the Gnome desktop is not be on Ctrl, Alt, F1 … it will probably be on: Ctrl, Alt, F7.

Stop the Display Manager

sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop

Re-start the Display Manager

sudo /etc/init.d/gdm start

Re-start Desktop

Ctrl, Alt, Back-space.