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[ubuntu] Ubuntu desktop vs server

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http://ubuntuforums.org – Hi I currently run an SME server and understand most basic topics for setup and domain records but feel that I would like to install more packages that I would not be able to do on SME due to their templating methods of the server design. I believe ubuntu server may be a better choice at this time. Is there any reason to load the server version vs the desktop version ? I mean can I install all the features of the server version from the desktop software center ? I know performance will be slightly lower this way but I only have minimum users and probably also use as a minecraft s (Hardware)

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Submitted by colm on 09/06/2012

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Hello out there.

I am new to Ubuntu/Linux/Unix in general and want to use the GUI to start, BUT, need to use Ubuntu as a server platform for Asterisk ( An open source PBX)

From what I read, the use of the GUI is discouraged with the server.

Question #1. Does the GUI from the desktop version a functional means of controlling the server functions?

Q2.

Hi there,

I have a HP microserver at home, and im getting a little miffed by WHS 2011 not playing nicely.

So im trying to decide what way is best to install Ubuntu for my server.

I want GUI. I know you dont advise it but I want to be able to VNC on to the desktop at times through an SSH tunnel.

kvm in ubuntu desktop 47 weeks 2 days ago

It's possible install kvm in ubuntu desktop version, or it only could be installed in server version.

Forums always explain over server version, I'm wandering if desktop version could do the same.

Thanks in advance.

I would like to make a FTP server on a ubuntu desktop. I am unable to make a ubuntu server install for various reasons, but would like to make a small FTP server, so I can connect to it from my router and the internet.

I would also like to run a minecraft server on it, is that possible?

Thank-you in advance.

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I am hoping to take my desktop computer, which is currently running the desktop version of Ubuntu, and instead run Ubuntu server. Once the server is setup and running properly, I should be able to follow this tutorial http://madisonlinux.org/InstallingOpenVPNOnUbuntu10.04, which I believe allows me to connect securely with my windows-based laptop.

I am new to Ubuntu (desktop) and will never go back to win/mac. Thank you ;)

I am also new to Ubuntu Server. I have an oldie-but-goody dual xeon Gateway 9510 server (link to product page) that had Windows 2000 installed.

I'd like to install Ubuntu desktop onto the box and just use it as workstation and local file server, but the drives are not recognized during the installation.

Log into desktop using SSH? 31 weeks 3 days ago

A few months ago I converted an old desktop computer into a basic server by putting Ubuntu (desktop version) onto it and setting up apache2, etc. I have SSH configured so that I can work on it remotely, and use FTP to move files. When I tried to access my server yesterday I found that it was down, and I could not get in at all.

Hi All,

i need to install GUI on ubuntu 12.04 server, i found this link, but i dont know to install which want. i just need the GUI and remain all others server functions. What different between ubuntu-desktop, xubuntu-desktop, and kubuntu-desktop. Thanks.

http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-to-ins...se-server.html

I run windows 7. I Run a MineCraft server, but I can only host around 9 players before lag appears. I heard that Ubuntu can run a server with much better performance than win7. I kind of like the whole idea of Ubuntu, but I don't want to change my OS to unix or anything. Basically, my question is, does running a server (specifically and minecraft server) run easier and faster on a Ubuntu server?