Before the splash screen, sometimes in Ubuntu will take 2-3, sometimes 5 minutes to get to the splash screen (log in screen).

This is caused by the computer trying to load the wrong screen resolution.

How to fix:

1) Open up your terminal

2) Type: sudo gedit /etc/usplash.conf

3) Enter your password

4) Now, go to "System" --> "Preferences" --> "Screen Resolution" and find out the resolution you're computer is on.

5) Go back to usplash.conf and type in the correct fields
Example, for me it went like this:


xres=1024 --> 1268
yres=768 --> 1024

Finished result:

xres=1268
yres=1024

6) Go back to your terminal and type "sudo update-usplash-theme usplash-theme-ubuntu"

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Yeah, I realize probably almost no one here has Gutsy, or even has this problem. But hey, it's still help, and a fix.

Great stuff now how do i fix my monitor frequency on ubuntu I'm not all that fussed gutsy seems to reconfigure itself after a few seconds . Also my ATI card hates ubuntu so its not a problem with the install itself.

I guess someone out there may be using ubuntu?

Nice thing mate

Shouldn't this be posted in the Tutorials system?

Yeah, my ATI drivers fight my Ubuntu ALL THE TIME. And I'm assuming you've tried: System->Pref->screen resolution

Probably. But this is a quick and simple fix, I don't see the need for a huge long guide... actually I might add it... brb lol