ubuntu desktop into ubuntu server Help

[JB_e]

Hey guys, I am looking to turn my Desktop ubuntu into a web server, LAMP server.
I am relatively new to this, the thing is I tried to do it with a server disk I downloaded and burnt but it was filled with errors and wouldn't install. Is it possible to just turn the desktop version into server.
I am also using this guide (e. http://www.zaphu.com/2007/08/07/ubuntu-lamp-server-setup-guide-with-desktop-gui/) which I am sure would work if the download wasn't corrupted.

[quelx]

You can use your existing Desktop installation, if you decide to dedicate it in the server role it is possible to convert it later (install the server kernel, remove the desktop(s), and all that jazz)

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ApacheMySQLPHP

[jack24]

I have an old desktop running Hardy that's become more of a server (I ten to use my newer computer and just grab files from the old one when I need them). Like JB_e I'd like to turn the old desktop into a server.

Does anyone know if there are any problems with leaving the regular Ubuntu OS on the computer and just adding the server and LAMP components?

[windependence]

Does anyone know if there are any problems with leaving the regular Ubuntu OS on the computer and just adding the server and LAMP components?

You should not have any problems doing this. Just apt-get the packages and install.

-Tim