Ubuntu Server GUI

[Loki57701]

I would like to have a GUI for my server, something light weight like XFCE. I've read a few guides online for this but it seems if I simply did:

sudo apt-get install xubuntu-desktop

Than I would get all the extra stuff I don't want (evolution, open office, etc..). Also, from what I understand, this update would change my kernel to a desktop version instead of a server one.

So, is there a way to install the xubuntu GUI without all the extra crap and keep my kernel version the same?

Edit: Would:

sudo aptitude  install --no-install-recommends  xubuntu-desktop

work?

[wojox]

Why don't you try Webmin

[Sub101]

Why don't you try Webmin

+1

One of the best ways of administering a server in my opinion

[arrrghhh]

I second (third?) Webmin. Much better than installing a full-blown GUI. Besides, this is a server! You probably won't be using the GUI much except maybe to set it up. Webmin is perfect for (most) configuration stuff you'll need.

[tgm4883]

why don't you try webmin

+1

[Loki57701]

I actually have webmin installed already and it works great.

I'm not installing the GUI for myself; without going into detail.. someone else will be managing the server and I want to put a GUI on there for them.

[tgalati4]

Might be quicker to install xubuntu or linux mint xfce and then install the server kernel over that. Once your desktop works the way you want, you can start to remove open office and other apps that aren't needed.

[lavinog]

xubuntu-minimal
ubuntu-minimal

actually lubuntu might be lighter.

[Iowan]

Here is a help page with some options.

[Loki57701]

Thanks for all the advice everyone, I appreciate it.