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Thread: I have only a terminal. And Nothing else.

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    I have only a terminal. And Nothing else.

    Hello. I downloaded xubuntu and meant to do a iso usb thing, however I messed it all up and now its the only thing on my computer. I have no windows 7.

    I have no gui, no desktop. When it starts I have to log in and it's only a terminal.

    I have the iso on the usb still but not sure how to access that yet. I'm using a friends computer at the moment to be on here. I don't know where to begin with getting internet access on the linux one.

    Need some help with this one, I don't know where to even start.

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    Ubuntu 12.10 Quantal Quetzal

    Re: I have only a terminal. And Nothing else.

    Are you able to log into your newly created account?

    If so what happens if you type in

    Code:
    startx
    into the terminal?
    Best,
    Lev

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    Lubuntu 18.04 Bionic Beaver

    Re: I have only a terminal. And Nothing else.

    I think you have installed minimal . Mean cli only .

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    Kubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa

    Re: I have only a terminal. And Nothing else.

    it would be good if you layed out the procedure you followed for install. what image you downloaded (server or desktop)?
    it would also be good if you mentioned your graphics card.

    even if oyu have command line interface you would still have internet access and can download necessary drivers and install them. additionally you can also browse the internet using a text based browser
    Read the easy to understand, lots of pics Ubuntu manual.
    Do i need antivirus/firewall in linux?
    Full disk backup (newer kernel -> suitable for newer PC): Clonezilla
    User friendly full disk backup: Rescuezilla

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