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30 questions linked to/from What's the difference between the Server version and the Desktop version?
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Why does my Ubuntu look like a terminal and not like the nice-looking UI that I am expecting? [duplicate]
I recently installed Ubuntu on my old MacBook Pro 2016 (ubuntu-22.04.3-live-server-amd64.iso). Why does the UI look like a terminal (see the following picture) rather than all the pretty UIs that I ...
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Ubuntu server installation installing SSH [duplicate]
I have a Windows 10 laptop, do I need to install Ubuntu before I can install Ubuntu Server for managing SSH and web hosting?
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Small off-site photo-backup server, new to Linux, which Ubuntu version to use?
First post, never used Linux before, but have been building my own PCs for a long time.
I am a budding photographer and am starting to gather a good number of photos, which I do want to keep safe. ...
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What are the “savings” one makes by choosing a server install over a desktop? [duplicate]
I’ve been using 18.04 server for several months to host a few services. I’ve recently started diving into Docker and in many of the guides I encounter they give command line calls that use ...
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Any performance difference between Ubuntu desktop and server versions? [duplicate]
I am planning on setting a server which will be running 24/7, for educational purposes mainly. The machine will also serve as a HTPC occasionally since it will be connected to my TV.
That being said ...
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General Questions about Linux Server set up
So I am just starting to buy and build the components for a modest linux server. It will be used for file management, organization, backup, VPN, media/streaming, possibly as a cloud and email server, ...
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Is LibreOffice Calc available in Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS? [duplicate]
I am currently using Ubuntu Desktop 18.04 LTS. Where I work with mainly LibreOffice Calc. But I have to work with a server as well, and I only have one PC. So if I install Ubuntu Server, can I use ...
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Ubuntu Desktop VS Ubuntu Server [duplicate]
So really the difference between Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Server is one minus servers and the latter minus a GUI, is that correct?
So if I install Desktop, I could just remove the GUI and install a ...
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Ubuntu desktop 18.04 to Server [duplicate]
I am a noob to Linux. I installed Ubuntu desktop version 18.04.is it possible to install server on the desktop?Should I remove the desktop version? any suggestions, please
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what are the different between live server and Ubuntu Server also Ubuntu Desktop? [duplicate]
I was read this part of the official documentation about ubuntu
The basic steps to install Ubuntu Server Edition are the same as those for installing any operating system. Unlike the Desktop ...
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Auto-Running command on first boot
Im trying to create my own version of Ubuntu, and I want a command to run on first boot only. Is this possible?
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Will ubuntu-server have alpha/beta releases for 17.10?
I am working on enabling Ubuntu 17.10 on a server. In order to do so I want to download ubuntu-server image for alpha2 but it is not present on
http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-server/
I have seen ...
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HP Prolient ML350 G5, should ubuntu server be installed?
Would it be wiser on the HP prolient ML350 G5 to run desktop ubuntu or Ubuntu Server? I am not familiar with the Server variant, any tips or ideas?
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15.10 install and now my pc doesn't allow me to do anything, please help?
Could someone please help me? I installed 15.10 yesterday and after it was done all I got was a black screen. Like the terminal black page. Someone told me to put in sudo startx and that got me to my ...
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Can I run Own Cloud on Ubuntu desktop?
I would like to use One Cloud to set up my own personal cloud storage (unless anyone has a better solution). I would like to run it on Ubuntu desktop. Is this possible or does it have to be run from ...