Frequent Question: Can Ubuntu Desktop Be Used as a Server?
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How do I switch from Ubuntu desktop to server?

5 Answers

  1. Changing the default runlevel. You can set it at the beginnign of /etc/init/rc-sysinit.conf replace 2 by 3 and reboot. …
  2. Do not launch the graphical interface service on boot update-rc.d -f xdm remove. Quick and easy. …
  3. Remove packages apt-get remove –purge x11-common && apt-get autoremove.

What is the difference between Ubuntu desktop and live server?

The desktop edition uses a graphical installer that runs on the desktop or you can run the installer without booting to a desktop. The server is for installation only and runs a graphical installer that runs in a console, rather than a desktop.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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