GUI problems with fresh net install of Stretch

[Conner179]

I've followed the same procedure I have successfully used with Jessie, but the GUI isn't working properly.

Installation process:
* Installed from USB stick, graphical install chosen.
* LVM with full disk encryption.
* All data in one partition.

Software selection:
* Added MATE Desktop Environment (also tried xfce).
* Removed print server.
* Added SSH server.

Installation proceeds as normal. Reboot at end.

Successfully decrypt system volume.
LightDM wallpaper appears, but no UI elements.

Manually installing Slim or SDDM causes a viable login dialog to appear after a reboot, but the desktop never seems to load - no menu is displayed.

Anybody having a similar experience and got it working?

[GrantWilson]

Re: GUI problems with fresh net install of Stretch >> LightDM bug report: Debian config to do my homework

Hello,
I guess you were getting this error message:

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lightdm Could not enumerate user data directory /var/lib/lightdm/data: Error opening directory '/var/lib/lightdm/data': No such file or directory

Look here:
http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=138578

[GrantWilson]

I had the same error when starting the Linux apps on the Pixelbook. The solution: destroy and create a container on Pixelbook.

[arochester]

@GrantWilson

Did you notice that you are answering a thread made in 2019?