Adding the following to the kernel command line from the CD bootloader should do the trick (assuming you have an ethernet connection):
d-i preseed/early_command string chroot root apt-get -y install openssh- server Alternatively, you can add break=bottom to the kernel command line, then: (initramfs) chroot root bash mount -t proc proc /proc mount -t devpts devpts /dev/pts dhclient eth0 screen apt-get -y install openssh-server exit exit -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/712173 Title: ubuntu desktop from usb stick freezes when the display switch from plymouth to X -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs