Boot up starts in some kind of verbose mode

My Mac Mini Server has started booting in 'text mode' which ends up n a commant prompt. I then am prompted to type exit to continue loging in. When I do this, the terminal mode logs out and the UI is loaded.
Now sure why this is happening but I'd like things to go back to normal

Try removing the battery. With the battery removed, press and hold the Power button for 5 secs. Reinsert battery and power it up .... if that doesn't work, the phone may be "bricked" (corrupted) and time to take to a Verizon store and have the technicians re-flash it ... If he has pics/video/music/data on the external card that he wants to save, remove the card BEFORE any attempts to reset the phone by the Verizon store.
edit: PS - are you sure the battery didn't get drained? Plug it into the wall outlet using the supplied charger - make sure it is charged all the way and not out of juice.
and here is a link to the Factory reset procedure if you wish to try it without going to the Verizon store
http://support.verizonwireless.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id=33552#alt

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I have an iMac 24", just over 2 years old running OS X v10.5 (Leopard). Mighty Mouse and bluetooth keyboard, no peripherals.
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On switching on I hear the chime (blank grey screen initially), the grey screen hangs for approx 30sec before the flashing folder/?mark icon appears.
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Perform an Erase and Install installation of Mac OS X as a last resort – how would I do this when I cannot boot the device?
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(2) The incumbent EU regulations are quite fair in so much as legislation dictates electrical goods should be manufactured to function for a 'reasonable' lifetime. I would be morally uncomfortable paying for rights I theoretically already have.
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I'm happy to order the OS X v10.5 DVD and attempt a boot to the disk utility, I don't mind risking a few bucks on a potential fix. I'll need to figure out where to order the disk, the call centre is closed ATM so watch this space.
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The disk has around 40-60 GB free space.
I don't have a second Mac, nor any friends or family with a Mac to 'borrow' for the disk utility test you mentioned. I'll hunt around this afternoon/week but my instinct tells me finding a locally accessable Mac running 3 yr old OS X might not be possible. Again, watch this space, I'll post any further developments.
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