Installing just Xserver on Ubuntu Server 12.04?

[Jamie_Edwards]

Hi guys,

Is it possible to install just the Xserver/X.org thing on Ubuntu Server?

If so, how?

The reasons I ask is because I want to make my own window manager using Xlib and I only want Xserver installed on my Ubuntu server box.

Thanks.

Jamie

[oldfred]

Comparison of X windowing systems.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_X_Window_System_desktop_environments

If you do not like Unity, use K/L/X ubuntu or the DE/ WM of your choice.
Difference between Windows manager & desktop enviroments
http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=54945&start=0#p314893

I do not know if you can just get X but then use the parts you want.