It seems I stumbled on a workaround. Just install the kernel that comes in the 18.04.2 ISO:
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-hwe ** Also affects: linux-hwe (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Changed in: linux-hwe (Ubuntu Bionic) Status: New => Fix Released ** Changed in: linux-hwe (Ubuntu Eoan) Status: New => Invalid -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Desktop Bugs, which is subscribed to mutter in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1832138 Title: Login screen never appears on vmwgfx but installing kernel >= v4.17-rc1 (or using WaylandEnable=false) fixes it To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1832138/+subscriptions -- desktop-bugs mailing list desktop-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/desktop-bugs
