First time using ubuntu. I installed 13.10 and now when i start up the system it prompts me for a login. I login just fine, but once it loads there are no icons or menu of any kind. I can left click and drag to make boxes, and i can access all the options from right clicking (such as New Folder, New Document, Change Desktop Background, etc.) but that is it. I've read some forums about people logging out and switching to 2D, but I don't seem to have that option. Any and all help is much appreciated.
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Your computer isn't loading Compiz. Compiz is a resource heavy graphics thing that runs the Unity 3D desktop (the launcher, top panel, window effects, etc.)
It sounds to me like you may need to use a different desktop if you don't have a graphics card.
Ubuntu has a couple official flavors that use a lighter desktop.
Xubuntu: Uses the XFCE desktop. Has a panel on top that shows open windows and a application luancher on bottom. Simple menu in top left for finding installed applications and settings. Link to Xubuntu website
Lubuntu: Uses the LXDE desktop. Has a single bottom panel that handles tasks and launchers. Has a simple menu in bottom left. Uses less memory (RAM) than XFCE. A little bit harder to use for a layman since some preferences do not have a GUI way of setting them. Link to Lubuntu website
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