Unable to login occasionally

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On 20 Sep 2013, at 20:55, Les Howell <hlhowell at pacbell.net> wrote:

> Hi everyone,  
>    Don't groan because its me again;-)
> 
>    System information:
>    7.8 GiB
>    AMD Phenom II X6 1035T Processor x 6
>    OS type 64 bit Fedora 19
>    Gallium 0.4 on AMD JUNIPER
>    GNOME version 3.8.4
>    disk 483.6 GB
> 
> After reboot, if I don't immediately log in, the clock screen shows up.
> and when I attempt to login, I get the up arrows, but nothing else
> happens.    I have tried using the mouse buttons, the return key, and
> all the function keys, but that is the only response.
> 
> The only way I can get control of the system again is to power off and
> reboot or reset.  I usually try reset first.  Most times that works, but
> occasionally I forget and hold the power button down too long (my system
> doesn't have a separate reset button).
> 
> I don't think this is good for the system, the disks and is certainly
> irksome.  Any solutions?  I did check bugzilla and look on line, but
> couldn't find the same issues.  
> 
> My system is up to date as of last night, but I rebooted before I went
> to bed, and had the problem this morning again.
> 
> Any ideas on what could be the problem?
> 
> Regards,
> Les H 
> 
> -- 
> 

What about escape? 

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