I was running 7.10 i386 version on an AMD 64 because of the lack of 64-bit Java (yes I have tried all the workarounds and they don't help me with Hushmail java applet).
After upgrading from 7.10 (i386) to 8.04 (i386) I experienced the reported problem with launching Login Window. The HDD light flicks rapidly, the "starting Login Window" icon on the bottom panel disappears, and the HDD light continues to clicker. After a minute or two I shut down the machine to stop it. Have done this twice, same outcome. Otherwise all seems hunky dory so far. -- Hardy Heron Login Window startup delay https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/205030 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs