Start up problem: goes to console prompt, can't get to GUI (ADVANCED ISSUE)

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Any thoughts - other than reinstalling the OS? Thanks!

Thanks. That didn't work. I ended up having to open up my mac and using a paperclip opened up the drive draw and took out the CD. I think something is wrong with my optical drive. Once I took out the CD the mac was able to restart.
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