Yes, I've rebooted. I can't use the command I was given in Terminal, can't use
Synaptic, can't run Software list, can't run update manager.
Also can't just delete the buggered files.
I've tried running the safe mode to clean stuff up, it can't find certain files,
and it just sits at what I would call the CPrompt in Dos.
I've got a book on Ubuntu, but I will be damned if I can find what you are
supposed to type in to run the regular desktop from there.

Most of the book was taken up by using WINE - I'm not. XP has its own hard
drive. Tech books drive me crazy as some tech writers forget that not everyone
speaks their language.

I know I can shove the Ubuntu CD in and start over, but that's a pain.

I'm feeling slightly victimized by circumstances beyond my control.