ubuntu server

[shallow]

i love ubuntu desktop
my question is a simple one
i just noticed that Ubuntu will be releasing a new server version
will this new server version be a gui version

i hate that the last version was none gui

[Aberrix]

by default the server distros do not come with a desktop/gui, but all you have to do is a sudo apt-get install ubuntu-desktop and that will install a desktop/gui onto any server installation.

[shallow]

really now
i didnt know that

\\:D/ evil laugh \\:D/

thank you

[Asix]

One quick question: is there a way to install KDE instead of GNOME? Will sudo apt-get install kubuntu-desktop do the same job, but with KDE?

[netlogic]

If you really have to use GUI, install old Debian and Ebox.

[BlackCow]

You will learn so much more if you go the command line only route and your server will run faster. I did it and I only knew, at the time, basic linux commands.

[/etc/init.d/]

A GUI is completely inefficient resource-wise for a server. If you simply will not attempt to become acquainted with the command line interface, you could try Webmin for graphical management within a browser.

[gishaust]

When I started with linux servers one year ago. I did not want to try the command line but a friend said the starting is the hardest. So one year later I have done two things. I use webmin and the command line. webmin gives you a certain amount assistance. But more and more command is quicker and more precise. (but the original learning curve is the hardest).I have tried a webserver with and without a gui and there is a large resources difference. So if you want to use a gui go ahead but use it as an assistance. So that you can eventually move to command. The benefits will be all yours. I now use ssh to do most things now.

Gishaust