always consult
http://www.ubuntuguide.org
ctrl alt F1 ##open 1st console screen
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get instal synaptic
sudo apt-get install linux-686 ##for pentium kernel
sudo apt-get install linux-k7 ##for athlon kernel
sudo apt-get install linux-686-smp ##for dual pentium kernel
sudo apt-get install linux-k7-smp ##for dual athlon kernel
Fixing Control Panel:
Description: Controll Panel would not open Adminisrator Mode…
1) Delete everything in /var/tmp/kdecache (the one with your username in it)
example: /var/tmp/kdecache-erika
2) Check the /etc/kde3/kdm/kdmrc file and find AllowRootLogin. if false:
sudo nano -w /etc/kde3/kdm/kdmrc
ctrl w
AllowRootLogin
AllowRootLogin=false
set it to
AllowRootLogin=true