Should update this: I had to install xubuntu with the nomodeset switch to boot from the DVD and didn't realize this option was installed in my /det/default/grub.
After install I removed the nomodeset and now the laptop boots fine and the blank screen at logout is gone -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1314643 Title: Logout from xubuntu session causes blank screen To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xfce4-power-manager/+bug/1314643/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs