OK sorry I have to disappear, however here are some instructions:
1) obtain and install mc
a) wget http://mirrors.kernel.org/ubuntu/pool/universe/m/mc/mc_4.6.0-4.6.1-pre1-3ubuntu1_i386.deb
b) sudo dpkg -i mc_4.6.0-4.6.1-pre1-3ubuntu1_i386.deb
2) edit your /etc/X11/xorg.conf
a) mcedit /etc/X11/xorg.conf (this will open an editor with the file in)
b) add the following to the top of the file
Section ServerFlags
"Option" "AllowMouseOpenFail" "true"
EndSection
c) save the file (F2)
d) exit mc (F10)
3) reboot
This means that your X server should work - your mouse may not, I will be back later so if you cant find anyone to help talk to me then, however that bit can be a bit of trial and error. If you have a usb mouse you can use in the meantime that will work.
Hope that helps