Shutdown with 9.04

[spider69]

when I try to switch off my laptop running Ubuntu 9.04 I select Shut Down but it never switches the laptop off. I end up having to manually shut down. It gives me a error code and the words "shut down". Any ideas?

 

[Logicklz]

found this answer on linuxquestion

There are some bug reports on Launchpad about shutdown problems in Jaunty. Some possible work arounds are listed in these 2 threads:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=987699
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=6983391

 

[spider69]

Had a look but no cigar, thanks for the suggestion and time though .

 

[Other Pineapple Smurf]

I found that 9.04 was awful on my lappie and once I upgrade to 9.10 no more issues.

 

[spider69]

cbrunsdonza, I have also just "upgraded" to 9.10 but still have the same problem. Bugger!!!!!!

 

[kingrob]

What make of laptop & specs are you using?

 

[spider69]

Packard Bell Easy Note V7411, 2Gb ram and dual T2300 1,66Ghz. I had no problem when I ran 8.04 on dual boot up with win XP.

I tried the turning off all networking devices but to no avail. I tried looking at all the logs but I see nothing indicating undue trouble - but then again I am no real fundi!