Trouble Starting Ubuntu: System Running in Low Graphics Mode

Situation:
Trying to boot computer into Ubuntu 12.04 LTS(Precise)

Problem:
You reach dialog which says "System running in low graphics mode"

Solution:
<CTRL-ALT-F1> to get to command line
<CTRL-C> to exit current process if needed

sudo apt-get install --reinstall ubuntu-desktop
sudo reboot

References:

1. Ask Ubuntu: Your system is running in low-graphics mode with an ATI Radeon 3200 Graphics card